Adrian Wilcox High vs Ponderosa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adrian Wilcox High
Santa Clara · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,614 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
| Measure | Adrian Wilcox High Santa Clara, California | Ponderosa Elementary Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #195 of 1,343 | #641 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4996 of 16,910 | #9199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,614 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 73% |
| city | Santa Clara | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 63.1).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 47%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Adrian Wilcox High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 28.4%).
- •Adrian Wilcox High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.8).
- •Adrian Wilcox High is the larger school with 1,614 students compared with 524.
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 Adrian Wilcox High better than Ponderosa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 63.1 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 Adrian Wilcox High and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Clara and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adrian Wilcox High: 1,614. Ponderosa Elementary: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adrian Wilcox High and Ponderosa Elementary rank in California?
Adrian Wilcox High is 195th of 1,343 and Ponderosa Elementary is 641st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).