Mt. Whitney High vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 814 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Whitney High
Visalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,637 students
Washington Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
294 students
| Measure | Mt. Whitney High Visalia, California | Washington Elementary Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 1,343 | #5136 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11693 of 16,910 | #48233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,637 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 1,637 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Whitney High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 13.7).
- •Mt. Whitney High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Mt. Whitney High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Mt. Whitney High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 89.5%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.1).
- •Mt. Whitney High is the larger school with 1,637 students compared with 294.
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 Mt. Whitney High better than Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Whitney High ranks higher (37.1 vs 13.7 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 Mt. Whitney High and Washington Elementary?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Whitney High: 1,637. Washington Elementary: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Whitney High and Washington Elementary rank in California?
Mt. Whitney High is 651st of 1,343 and Washington Elementary is 5136th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).