Patterson High vs Walnut Grove 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.
Patterson High
Patterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,830 students
Walnut Grove Elementary
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
744 students
| Measure | Patterson High Patterson, California | Walnut Grove Elementary Patterson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #952 of 1,343 | #4745 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14186 of 16,910 | #46686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,830 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 19% |
| city | Patterson | Patterson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patterson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 16.9).
- •Walnut Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Patterson High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Patterson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 81.5%).
- •Patterson High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.3).
- •Patterson High is the larger school with 1,830 students compared with 744.
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 Patterson High better than Walnut Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Patterson High ranks higher (26.0 vs 16.9 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 Patterson High and Walnut Grove Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Patterson and Patterson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patterson High: 1,830. Walnut Grove Elementary: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patterson High and Walnut Grove Elementary rank in California?
Patterson High is 952nd of 1,343 and Walnut Grove Elementary is 4745th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).