Alta Elementary vs Orange Cove High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Elementary
Reedley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
Orange Cove High
Orange Cove · Public high · Grades 9–12
635 students
| Measure | Alta Elementary Reedley, California | Orange Cove High Orange Cove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2950 of 5,693 | #722 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #35678 of 50,301 | #12387 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 364 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Reedley | Orange Cove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.3 vs 34.2).
- •Alta Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Orange Cove High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Alta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 91.2%).
- •Orange Cove High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 24.3).
- •Orange Cove High is the larger school with 635 students compared with 364.
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 Alta Elementary better than Orange Cove High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alta Elementary and Orange Cove High?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Reedley and Orange Cove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Elementary: 364. Orange Cove High: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Elementary and Orange Cove High rank in California?
Alta Elementary is 2950th of 5,693 and Orange Cove High is 722nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).