Hickman Charter vs Waterford High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickman Charter
Hickman · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
647 students
Waterford High
Waterford · Public high · Grades 9–12
582 students
| Measure | Hickman Charter Hickman, California | Waterford High Waterford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1749 of 5,693 | #539 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #23105 of 50,301 | #10558 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 647 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| city | Hickman | Waterford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickman Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 41.7).
- •Hickman Charter does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Waterford High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Hickman Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 85.9%).
- •Waterford High does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 24.9).
- •Hickman Charter is the larger school with 647 students compared with 582.
- •Hickman Charter is a charter school while Waterford High 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 Hickman Charter better than Waterford High?
On the Success Index (US), Hickman Charter ranks higher (52.9 vs 41.7 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 Hickman Charter and Waterford High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Hickman and Waterford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickman Charter: 647. Waterford High: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickman Charter and Waterford High rank in California?
Hickman Charter is 1749th of 5,693 and Waterford High is 539th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).