Hiram W. Johnson High vs Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
647 students
| Measure | Hiram W. Johnson High Sacramento, California | Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1271 of 1,343 | #164 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16283 of 16,910 | #3854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,682 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 1,682 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 83% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 13.5).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 11%).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 26%).
- •Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 77.5%).
- •Hiram W. Johnson High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 25.9).
- •Hiram W. Johnson High is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 647.
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 Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary ranks higher (82.1 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 Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiram W. Johnson High: 1,682. Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiram W. Johnson High and Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary rank in California?
Hiram W. Johnson High is 1271st of 1,343 and Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary is 164th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).