Garden Elementary vs Tulare Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–6
689 students
Tulare Union High
Tulare · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,616 students
| Measure | Garden Elementary Tulare, California | Tulare Union High Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3856 of 5,693 | #684 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42056 of 50,301 | #12034 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 689 | 1,616 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 1,616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 29% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tulare Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 24.4).
- •Garden Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Tulare Union High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 40%).
- •Tulare Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 79.5%).
- •Tulare Union High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 24.6).
- •Tulare Union High is the larger school with 1,616 students compared with 689.
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 Garden Elementary better than Tulare Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Tulare Union High ranks higher (35.8 vs 24.4 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 Garden Elementary and Tulare Union High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Elementary: 689. Tulare Union High: 1,616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Elementary and Tulare Union High rank in California?
Garden Elementary is 3856th of 5,693 and Tulare Union High is 684th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).