James A. Forrest Elementary vs Wasco High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A. Forrest Elementary
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
Wasco High
Wasco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,672 students
| Measure | James A. Forrest Elementary Wasco, California | Wasco High Wasco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5247 of 5,693 | #811 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48641 of 50,301 | #13150 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 576 | 1,672 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 1,672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Wasco | Wasco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wasco High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 12.6).
- •Wasco High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 89.4%).
- •Wasco High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 25.0).
- •Wasco High is the larger school with 1,672 students compared with 576.
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 James A. Forrest Elementary better than Wasco High?
On the Success Index (US), Wasco High ranks higher (30.9 vs 12.6 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 James A. Forrest Elementary and Wasco High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wasco and Wasco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. Forrest Elementary: 576. Wasco High: 1,672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. Forrest Elementary and Wasco High rank in California?
James A. Forrest Elementary is 5247th of 5,693 and Wasco High is 811th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).