Pioneer High vs Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer High
Woodland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,582 students
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary
Woodland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
772 students
| Measure | Pioneer High Woodland, California | Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary Woodland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #674 of 1,343 | #3888 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11924 of 16,910 | #42254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,582 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 1,582 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 28% |
| city | Woodland | Woodland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 24.1).
- •Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Pioneer High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Pioneer High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 81.5%).
- •Pioneer High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 25.7).
- •Pioneer High is the larger school with 1,582 students compared with 772.
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 Pioneer High better than Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer High ranks higher (36.2 vs 24.1 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 Pioneer High and Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Woodland and Woodland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer High: 1,582. Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer High and Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary rank in California?
Pioneer High is 674th of 1,343 and Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary is 3888th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).