Golden Hills Elementary vs Tompkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Hills Elementary
Tehachapi · Public elementary · Grades K–5
663 students
Tompkins Elementary
Tehachapi · Public elementary · Grades K–5
615 students
| Measure | Golden Hills Elementary Tehachapi, California | Tompkins Elementary Tehachapi, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3124 of 5,693 | #2979 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37037 of 50,301 | #35941 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 663 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 36% |
| city | Tehachapi | Tehachapi |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tompkins Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 32.3).
- •Tompkins Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Golden Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Golden Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 51.5%).
- •Golden Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.6).
- •Golden Hills Elementary is the larger school with 663 students compared with 615.
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 Golden Hills Elementary better than Tompkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tompkins Elementary ranks higher (34.0 vs 32.3 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 Golden Hills Elementary and Tompkins Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Tehachapi and Tehachapi in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Hills Elementary: 663. Tompkins Elementary: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Hills Elementary and Tompkins Elementary rank in California?
Golden Hills Elementary is 3124th of 5,693 and Tompkins Elementary is 2979th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).