Hiram W. Johnson High vs Tahoe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 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
Tahoe Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
| Measure | Hiram W. Johnson High Sacramento, California | Tahoe Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1271 of 1,343 | #4361 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16283 of 16,910 | #44752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,682 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 1,682 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 20% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tahoe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 13.5).
- •Tahoe Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •Tahoe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Tahoe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 77.5%).
- •Tahoe Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.8).
- •Hiram W. Johnson High is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 319.
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 Tahoe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tahoe Elementary ranks higher (20.2 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 Tahoe Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiram W. Johnson High: 1,682. Tahoe Elementary: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiram W. Johnson High and Tahoe Elementary rank in California?
Hiram W. Johnson High is 1271st of 1,343 and Tahoe Elementary is 4361st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).