Hiram W. Johnson High vs Mark Twain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiram W. Johnson High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,682 students
Mark Twain Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
263 students
| Measure | Hiram W. Johnson High Sacramento, California | Mark Twain Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1271 of 1,343 | #4647 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16283 of 16,910 | #46233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,682 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 1,682 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.7 vs 13.5).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Hiram W. Johnson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 83.3%).
- •Hiram W. Johnson High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 21.9).
- •Hiram W. Johnson High is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 263.
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 Hiram W. Johnson High better than Mark Twain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Elementary ranks higher (17.7 vs 13.5 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 Hiram W. Johnson High and Mark Twain Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiram W. Johnson High: 1,682. Mark Twain Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiram W. Johnson High and Mark Twain Elementary rank in California?
Hiram W. Johnson High is 1271st of 1,343 and Mark Twain Elementary is 4647th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).