John Swett High vs Mary Farmar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Swett High
Crockett · Public high · Grades 9–12
351 students
Mary Farmar Elementary
Benicia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | John Swett High Crockett, California | Mary Farmar Elementary Benicia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 1,343 | #1532 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9835 of 16,910 | #20282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 351 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| city | Crockett | Benicia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Farmar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 44.4).
- •Mary Farmar Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •John Swett High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Mary Farmar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 74.1%).
- •John Swett High does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.9).
- •Mary Farmar Elementary is the larger school with 477 students compared with 351.
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 Swett High better than Mary Farmar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Farmar Elementary ranks higher (57.0 vs 44.4 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 Swett High and Mary Farmar Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Crockett and Benicia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Swett High: 351. Mary Farmar Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Swett High and Mary Farmar Elementary rank in California?
John Swett High is 489th of 1,343 and Mary Farmar Elementary is 1532nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).