Corning Independent Study vs Corning Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corning Independent Study
Corning · Public high · Grades 9–12
29 students
Corning Union High
Corning · Public high · Grades 9–12
974 students
| Measure | Corning Independent Study Corning, California | Corning Union High Corning, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1041 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #14759 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 29 | 974 |
| Enrollment | 29 | 974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 29.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 13% |
| city | Corning | Corning |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corning Independent Study scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 23.0).
- •Corning Independent Study does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 13%).
- •Corning Union High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 24.5%).
- •Corning Independent Study does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 82.4%).
- •Corning Union High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 29.0).
- •Corning Union High is the larger school with 974 students compared with 29.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Corning Independent Study better than Corning Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Corning Independent Study ranks higher (24.3 vs 23.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Corning Independent Study and Corning Union High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Corning and Corning in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corning Independent Study: 29. Corning Union High: 974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corning Independent Study and Corning Union High rank in California?
Corning Independent Study is unranked and Corning Union High is 1041st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).