Hanford West High vs Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanford West High
Hanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,331 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
624 students
| Measure | Hanford West High Hanford, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #910 of 1,343 | #3493 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13844 of 16,910 | #39753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,331 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 1,331 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 33% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.6 vs 28.1).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Hanford West High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Hanford West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 78.7%).
- •Hanford West High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.0).
- •Hanford West High is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 624.
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 Hanford West High better than Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
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 Hanford West High and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanford West High: 1,331. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanford West High and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary rank in California?
Hanford West High is 910th of 1,343 and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 3493rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).