Aliso Niguel High vs Wood Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 673 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aliso Niguel High
Aliso Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,563 students
Wood Canyon Elementary
Aliso Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
| Measure | Aliso Niguel High Aliso Viejo, California | Wood Canyon Elementary Aliso Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 1,343 | #2135 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4159 of 16,910 | #28005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,563 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 2,563 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Aliso Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aliso Niguel High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 45.9).
- •Aliso Niguel High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Aliso Niguel High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 57%).
- •Aliso Niguel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 56%).
- •Wood Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 23.7).
- •Aliso Niguel High is the larger school with 2,563 students compared with 425.
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 Aliso Niguel High better than Wood Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aliso Niguel High ranks higher (66.5 vs 45.9 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 Aliso Niguel High and Wood Canyon Elementary?
About 673 m in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Aliso Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aliso Niguel High: 2,563. Wood Canyon Elementary: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aliso Niguel High and Wood Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Aliso Niguel High is 151st of 1,343 and Wood Canyon Elementary is 2135th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).