Golden Oak Elementary vs Richland Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 576 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Oak Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–6
717 students
Richland Junior High
Shafter · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students
| Measure | Golden Oak Elementary Shafter, California | Richland Junior High Shafter, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3256 of 5,693 | #1031 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38006 of 50,301 | #14148 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 717 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 21% |
| city | Shafter | Shafter |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 17.7).
- •Golden Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 21%).
- •Golden Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Golden Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 91.4%).
- •Richland Junior High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.4).
- •Golden Oak Elementary is the larger school with 717 students compared with 558.
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 Oak Elementary better than Richland Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Oak Elementary ranks higher (30.8 vs 17.7 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 Oak Elementary and Richland Junior High?
About 576 m in a straight line, between Shafter and Shafter in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Oak Elementary: 717. Richland Junior High: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Oak Elementary and Richland Junior High rank in California?
Golden Oak Elementary is 3256th of 5,693 and Richland Junior High is 1031st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).