J. E. Hester Elementary vs Rocky Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. E. Hester Elementary
Farmersville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
333 students
Rocky Hill Elementary
Exeter · Public elementary · Grades K–5
554 students
| Measure | J. E. Hester Elementary Farmersville, California | Rocky Hill Elementary Exeter, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4494 of 5,693 | #3134 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45454 of 50,301 | #37119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 333 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Farmersville | Exeter |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 19.0).
- •Rocky Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 94.9%).
- •J. E. Hester Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 21.3).
- •Rocky Hill Elementary is the larger school with 554 students compared with 333.
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 J. E. Hester Elementary better than Rocky Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Hill Elementary ranks higher (32.2 vs 19.0 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 J. E. Hester Elementary and Rocky Hill Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Farmersville and Exeter in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. E. Hester Elementary: 333. Rocky Hill Elementary: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. E. Hester Elementary and Rocky Hill Elementary rank in California?
J. E. Hester Elementary is 4494th of 5,693 and Rocky Hill Elementary is 3134th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).