Pioneer Middle vs Woodrow Wilson Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Middle
Hanford · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
Hanford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
505 students
| Measure | Pioneer Middle Hanford, California | Woodrow Wilson Junior High Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 1,334 | #585 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7344 of 15,369 | #10127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 550 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 38.7).
- •Woodrow Wilson Junior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 76.2%).
- •Woodrow Wilson Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.9).
- •Pioneer Middle is the larger school with 550 students compared with 505.
- •Pioneer Middle is a charter school while Woodrow Wilson Junior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Middle better than Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Middle ranks higher (51.4 vs 38.7 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 Pioneer Middle and Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Middle: 550. Woodrow Wilson Junior High: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Middle and Woodrow Wilson Junior High rank in California?
Pioneer Middle is 399th of 1,334 and Woodrow Wilson Junior High is 585th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).