Hughson High vs Waterford High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hughson High
Hughson · Public high · Grades 9–12
859 students
Waterford High
Waterford · Public high · Grades 9–12
582 students
| Measure | Hughson High Hughson, California | Waterford High Waterford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 1,343 | #539 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9524 of 16,910 | #10558 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 859 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Hughson | Waterford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 41.7).
- •Hughson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 85.9%).
- •Waterford High does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 23.9).
- •Hughson High is the larger school with 859 students compared with 582.
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 Hughson High better than Waterford High?
On the Success Index (US), Hughson High ranks higher (45.7 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 Hughson High and Waterford High?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Hughson and Waterford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hughson High: 859. Waterford High: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hughson High and Waterford High rank in California?
Hughson High is 473rd of 1,343 and Waterford High is 539th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).