Jefferson Academy vs Kings Valley Academy II
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Academy
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Kings Valley Academy II
Hanford · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,090 students
| Measure | Jefferson Academy Hanford, California | Kings Valley Academy II Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1102 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #14726 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 501 | 1,090 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 1,090 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 34.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 0.5% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 0.5%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 21%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 91.3%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on students per teacher (27.8 vs 34.1).
- •Kings Valley Academy II is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 501.
- •Jefferson Academy is a public school while Kings Valley Academy II is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Jefferson Academy better than Kings Valley Academy II?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jefferson Academy and Kings Valley Academy II?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Academy: 501. Kings Valley Academy II: 1,090. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Academy and Kings Valley Academy II rank in California?
Jefferson Academy is 1102nd of 5,693 and Kings Valley Academy II is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).