Corning Independent Study vs Kirkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.1 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
Kirkwood Elementary
Corning · Public elementary · Grades K–8
105 students
| Measure | Corning Independent Study Corning, California | Kirkwood Elementary Corning, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1358 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #18190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 29 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 29 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 29.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| city | Corning | Corning |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 24.3).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 69%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 29.0).
- •Kirkwood Elementary is the larger school with 105 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 Kirkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kirkwood Elementary ranks higher (60.0 vs 24.3 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 Kirkwood Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Corning and Corning in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corning Independent Study: 29. Kirkwood Elementary: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corning Independent Study and Kirkwood Elementary rank in California?
Corning Independent Study is unranked and Kirkwood Elementary is 1358th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).