Frontier Elementary vs Hanford West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Elementary
Hanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
619 students
Hanford West High
Hanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,331 students
| Measure | Frontier Elementary Hanford, California | Hanford West High Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1153 of 5,693 | #910 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15318 of 50,301 | #13844 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 619 | 1,331 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 1,331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 17% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 27.6).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 77.6%).
- •Hanford West High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 25.8).
- •Hanford West High is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 619.
- •Frontier Elementary is a charter school while Hanford West High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Frontier Elementary better than Hanford West High?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier Elementary ranks higher (64.2 vs 27.6 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 Frontier Elementary and Hanford West High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Elementary: 619. Hanford West High: 1,331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Elementary and Hanford West High rank in California?
Frontier Elementary is 1153rd of 5,693 and Hanford West High is 910th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).