Porterville High vs West Putnam 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.
Porterville High
Porterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,125 students
West Putnam Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
478 students
| Measure | Porterville High Porterville, California | West Putnam Elementary Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #827 of 1,343 | #4849 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13231 of 16,910 | #47104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,125 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porterville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 16.1).
- •West Putnam Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Porterville High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Porterville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 96.4%).
- •West Putnam Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 25.0).
- •Porterville High is the larger school with 2,125 students compared with 478.
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 Porterville High better than West Putnam Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Porterville High ranks higher (30.5 vs 16.1 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 Porterville High and West Putnam Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Porterville High: 2,125. West Putnam Elementary: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Porterville High and West Putnam Elementary rank in California?
Porterville High is 827th of 1,343 and West Putnam Elementary is 4849th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).