Joshua Cowell Elementary vs Manteca High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joshua Cowell Elementary
Manteca · Public elementary · Grades K–8
702 students
Manteca High
Manteca · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,907 students
| Measure | Joshua Cowell Elementary Manteca, California | Manteca High Manteca, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3229 of 5,693 | #907 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #37805 of 50,301 | #13824 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 702 | 1,907 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 1,907 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 20% |
| city | Manteca | Manteca |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joshua Cowell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 27.7).
- •Joshua Cowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Joshua Cowell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 67%).
- •Manteca High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.6).
- •Manteca High is the larger school with 1,907 students compared with 702.
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 Joshua Cowell Elementary better than Manteca High?
On the Success Index (US), Joshua Cowell Elementary ranks higher (31.1 vs 27.7 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 Joshua Cowell Elementary and Manteca High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Manteca and Manteca in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joshua Cowell Elementary: 702. Manteca High: 1,907. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joshua Cowell Elementary and Manteca High rank in California?
Joshua Cowell Elementary is 3229th of 5,693 and Manteca High is 907th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).