Rancho San Justo vs Southside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho San Justo
Hollister · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students
Southside Elementary
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–8
267 students
| Measure | Rancho San Justo Hollister, California | Southside Elementary Hollister, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #684 of 1,334 | #1408 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11555 of 15,369 | #18748 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 653 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Hollister | Hollister |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 31.8).
- •Southside Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 69.4%).
- •Rancho San Justo does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.3).
- •Rancho San Justo is the larger school with 653 students compared with 267.
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 Rancho San Justo better than Southside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary ranks higher (59.2 vs 31.8 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 Rancho San Justo and Southside Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Hollister and Hollister in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho San Justo: 653. Southside Elementary: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho San Justo and Southside Elementary rank in California?
Rancho San Justo is 684th of 1,334 and Southside Elementary is 1408th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).