Rafer Johnson Junior High vs Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rafer Johnson Junior High
Kingsburg · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
447 students
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
Kingsburg · Charter middle · Grades 4–6
619 students
| Measure | Rafer Johnson Junior High Kingsburg, California | Ronald W. Reagan Elementary Kingsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #510 of 1,334 | #537 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9043 of 15,369 | #9475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 447 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 29.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | Kingsburg | Kingsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 41.6).
- •Ronald W. Reagan Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 73.2%).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 29.5).
- •Ronald W. Reagan Elementary is the larger school with 619 students compared with 447.
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 Rafer Johnson Junior High better than Ronald W. Reagan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rafer Johnson Junior High ranks higher (43.6 vs 41.6 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 Rafer Johnson Junior High and Ronald W. Reagan Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kingsburg and Kingsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rafer Johnson Junior High: 447. Ronald W. Reagan Elementary: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rafer Johnson Junior High and Ronald W. Reagan Elementary rank in California?
Rafer Johnson Junior High is 510th of 1,334 and Ronald W. Reagan Elementary is 537th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).