Empire Elementary vs Peter Johansen High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empire Elementary
Empire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students
Peter Johansen High
Modesto · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,029 students
| Measure | Empire Elementary Empire, California | Peter Johansen High Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5114 of 5,693 | #1080 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48170 of 50,301 | #15067 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 384 | 2,029 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 2,029 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 18% |
| city | Empire | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peter Johansen High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 13.8).
- •Empire Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Peter Johansen High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 28%).
- •Peter Johansen High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 89.6%).
- •Peter Johansen High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.0).
- •Peter Johansen High is the larger school with 2,029 students compared with 384.
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 Empire Elementary better than Peter Johansen High?
On the Success Index (US), Peter Johansen High ranks higher (21.3 vs 13.8 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 Empire Elementary and Peter Johansen High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Empire and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire Elementary: 384. Peter Johansen High: 2,029. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire Elementary and Peter Johansen High rank in California?
Empire Elementary is 5114th of 5,693 and Peter Johansen High is 1080th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).