East Nicolaus High vs Wheatland Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Nicolaus High
Nicolaus · Public high · Grades 9–12
308 students
Wheatland Union High
Wheatland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,063 students
| Measure | East Nicolaus High Nicolaus, California | Wheatland Union High Wheatland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,343 | #883 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8939 of 16,910 | #13653 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 308 | 1,063 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 1,063 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| city | Nicolaus | Wheatland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Nicolaus High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 28.6).
- •Wheatland Union High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •East Nicolaus High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •East Nicolaus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 74.8%).
- •East Nicolaus High does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.4).
- •Wheatland Union High is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 308.
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 East Nicolaus High better than Wheatland Union High?
On the Success Index (US), East Nicolaus High ranks higher (47.9 vs 28.6 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 East Nicolaus High and Wheatland Union High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Nicolaus and Wheatland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Nicolaus High: 308. Wheatland Union High: 1,063. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Nicolaus High and Wheatland Union High rank in California?
East Nicolaus High is 442nd of 1,343 and Wheatland Union High is 883rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).