Corning Union High vs Woodson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Woodson Elementary
Corning · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
| Measure | Corning Union High Corning, California | Woodson Elementary Corning, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1041 of 1,343 | #5056 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14759 of 16,910 | #47939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 974 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 974 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 24% |
| city | Corning | Corning |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corning Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 14.4).
- •Woodson Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 13%).
- •Corning Union High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Corning Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 89.5%).
- •Corning Union High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.1).
- •Corning Union High is the larger school with 974 students compared with 486.
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 Woodson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Corning Union High ranks higher (23.0 vs 14.4 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 Woodson Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Corning and Corning in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corning Union High: 974. Woodson Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corning Union High and Woodson Elementary rank in California?
Corning Union High is 1041st of 1,343 and Woodson Elementary is 5056th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).