H. W. Harkness Elementary vs Luther Burbank High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H. W. Harkness Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
287 students
Luther Burbank High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,535 students
| Measure | H. W. Harkness Elementary Sacramento, California | Luther Burbank High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4118 of 5,693 | #1068 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #43449 of 50,301 | #14963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 287 | 1,535 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 1,535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.2 vs 21.9).
- •H. W. Harkness Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Luther Burbank High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Luther Burbank High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 81.2%).
- •Luther Burbank High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.1).
- •Luther Burbank High is the larger school with 1,535 students compared with 287.
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 H. W. Harkness Elementary better than Luther Burbank High?
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 H. W. Harkness Elementary and Luther Burbank High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. W. Harkness Elementary: 287. Luther Burbank High: 1,535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. W. Harkness Elementary and Luther Burbank High rank in California?
H. W. Harkness Elementary is 4118th of 5,693 and Luther Burbank High is 1068th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).