Central School vs John Hancock Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 402 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Pleasant Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
596 students
John Hancock Charter School
Pleasant Grove · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
179 students
| Measure | Central School Pleasant Grove, Utah | John Hancock Charter School Pleasant Grove, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 580 | #148 of 580 |
| National rank | #27457 of 50,301 | #16319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 596 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| city | Pleasant Grove | Pleasant Grove |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Hancock Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 46.6).
- •John Hancock Charter School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •John Hancock Charter School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •John Hancock Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 29.7%).
- •John Hancock Charter School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 22.1).
- •Central School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 179.
- •Central School is a public school while John Hancock Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Central School better than John Hancock Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), John Hancock Charter School ranks higher (62.7 vs 46.6 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 Central School and John Hancock Charter School?
About 402 m in a straight line, between Pleasant Grove and Pleasant Grove in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 596. John Hancock Charter School: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and John Hancock Charter School rank in Utah?
Central School is 353rd of 580 and John Hancock Charter School is 148th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).