Palo Verde Elementary vs Tulare Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palo Verde Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–8
511 students
Tulare Union High
Tulare · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,616 students
| Measure | Palo Verde Elementary Tulare, California | Tulare Union High Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3731 of 5,693 | #684 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41287 of 50,301 | #12034 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 511 | 1,616 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 1,616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tulare Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 25.7).
- •Palo Verde Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Tulare Union High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •Tulare Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 87.7%).
- •Tulare Union High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.2).
- •Tulare Union High is the larger school with 1,616 students compared with 511.
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 Palo Verde Elementary better than Tulare Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Tulare Union High ranks higher (35.8 vs 25.7 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 Palo Verde Elementary and Tulare Union High?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Verde Elementary: 511. Tulare Union High: 1,616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Verde Elementary and Tulare Union High rank in California?
Palo Verde Elementary is 3731st of 5,693 and Tulare Union High is 684th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).