R. O. Hardin Elementary vs Rancho San Justo
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R. O. Hardin Elementary
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
Rancho San Justo
Hollister · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students
| Measure | R. O. Hardin Elementary Hollister, California | Rancho San Justo Hollister, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5041 of 5,693 | #684 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47884 of 50,301 | #11555 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 31% |
| city | Hollister | Hollister |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho San Justo scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 14.5).
- •Rancho San Justo does better on math proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •Rancho San Justo does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Rancho San Justo does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 84.4%).
- •Rancho San Justo does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.1).
- •Rancho San Justo is the larger school with 653 students compared with 461.
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 R. O. Hardin Elementary better than Rancho San Justo?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho San Justo ranks higher (31.8 vs 14.5 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 R. O. Hardin Elementary and Rancho San Justo?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hollister and Hollister in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
R. O. Hardin Elementary: 461. Rancho San Justo: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do R. O. Hardin Elementary and Rancho San Justo rank in California?
R. O. Hardin Elementary is 5041st of 5,693 and Rancho San Justo is 684th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).