Rancho Santana vs Southside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho Santana
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–8
678 students
Southside Elementary
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–8
267 students
| Measure | Rancho Santana Hollister, California | Southside Elementary Hollister, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2821 of 5,693 | #1408 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34542 of 50,301 | #18748 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 678 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Hollister | Hollister |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 36.2).
- •Southside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 53.5%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 27.1).
- •Rancho Santana is the larger school with 678 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 Santana better than Southside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary ranks higher (59.2 vs 36.2 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 Santana and Southside Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hollister and Hollister in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Santana: 678. Southside Elementary: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Santana and Southside Elementary rank in California?
Rancho Santana is 2821st of 5,693 and Southside Elementary is 1408th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).