Hickman Elementary 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 Elementary
Hickman · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
Waterford High
Waterford · Public high · Grades 9–12
582 students
| Measure | Hickman Elementary Hickman, California | Waterford High Waterford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1227 of 5,693 | #539 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16386 of 50,301 | #10558 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 308 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Hickman | Waterford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 41.7).
- •Hickman Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Waterford High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Hickman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 85.9%).
- •Waterford High does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 23.7).
- •Waterford High is the larger school with 582 students compared with 308.
- •Hickman Elementary 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 Elementary better than Waterford High?
On the Success Index (US), Hickman Elementary ranks higher (62.6 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 Elementary and Waterford High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Hickman and Waterford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickman Elementary: 308. Waterford High: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickman Elementary and Waterford High rank in California?
Hickman Elementary is 1227th of 5,693 and Waterford High is 539th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).