Corning Union High vs Kirkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corning Union High
Corning · Public high · Grades 9–12
974 students
Kirkwood Elementary
Corning · Public elementary · Grades K–8
105 students
| Measure | Corning Union High Corning, California | Kirkwood Elementary Corning, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1041 of 1,343 | #1358 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14759 of 16,910 | #18190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 974 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 974 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 52% |
| city | Corning | Corning |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 23.0).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 13%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 82.4%).
- •Corning Union High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.0).
- •Corning Union High is the larger school with 974 students compared with 105.
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 Union High better than Kirkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kirkwood Elementary ranks higher (60.0 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 Union High and Kirkwood Elementary?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Corning and Corning in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corning Union High: 974. Kirkwood Elementary: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corning Union High and Kirkwood Elementary rank in California?
Corning Union High is 1041st of 1,343 and Kirkwood Elementary is 1358th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).