Gold Rush Home Study Charter vs Twain Harte
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Rush Home Study Charter
Sonora · Charter other · Grades K–12
430 students
Twain Harte
Twain Harte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
258 students
| Measure | Gold Rush Home Study Charter Sonora, California | Twain Harte Twain Harte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2343 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #30189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 430 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| city | Sonora | Twain Harte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twain Harte does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Gold Rush Home Study Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 65.1%).
- •Twain Harte does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.5).
- •Gold Rush Home Study Charter is the larger school with 430 students compared with 258.
- •Gold Rush Home Study Charter is a charter school while Twain Harte 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 Gold Rush Home Study Charter better than Twain Harte?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gold Rush Home Study Charter and Twain Harte?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Sonora and Twain Harte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Rush Home Study Charter: 430. Twain Harte: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Rush Home Study Charter and Twain Harte rank in California?
Gold Rush Home Study Charter is unranked and Twain Harte is 2343rd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).