John H. Pitman High vs Walter M. Brown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John H. Pitman High
Turlock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,986 students
Walter M. Brown Elementary
Turlock · Public elementary · Grades K–6
645 students
| Measure | John H. Pitman High Turlock, California | Walter M. Brown Elementary Turlock, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #614 of 1,343 | #4486 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11273 of 16,910 | #45424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,986 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 21% |
| city | Turlock | Turlock |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John H. Pitman High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 19.1).
- •John H. Pitman High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •John H. Pitman High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •John H. Pitman High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 72.9%).
- •Walter M. Brown Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 22.3).
- •John H. Pitman High is the larger school with 1,986 students compared with 645.
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 H. Pitman High better than Walter M. Brown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John H. Pitman High ranks higher (38.7 vs 19.1 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 John H. Pitman High and Walter M. Brown Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Turlock and Turlock in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John H. Pitman High: 1,986. Walter M. Brown Elementary: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John H. Pitman High and Walter M. Brown Elementary rank in California?
John H. Pitman High is 614th of 1,343 and Walter M. Brown Elementary is 4486th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).