John Adams Academy - Lincoln vs Whitney High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams Academy - Lincoln
Lincoln · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,392 students
Whitney High
Rocklin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,041 students
| Measure | John Adams Academy - Lincoln Lincoln, California | Whitney High Rocklin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #131 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #3638 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,392 | 2,041 |
| Enrollment | 1,392 | 2,041 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Lincoln | Rocklin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitney High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Whitney High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Whitney High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 23.6%).
- •John Adams Academy - Lincoln does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.2).
- •Whitney High is the larger school with 2,041 students compared with 1,392.
- •John Adams Academy - Lincoln is a charter school while Whitney High is a public 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 John Adams Academy - Lincoln better than Whitney High?
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 John Adams Academy - Lincoln and Whitney High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Rocklin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Academy - Lincoln: 1,392. Whitney High: 2,041. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Academy - Lincoln and Whitney High rank in California?
John Adams Academy - Lincoln is unranked and Whitney High is 131st of 1,343 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).