Apperson Street Elementary vs Verdugo Hills Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apperson Street Elementary
Sunland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Verdugo Hills Senior High
Tujunga · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,195 students
| Measure | Apperson Street Elementary Sunland, California | Verdugo Hills Senior High Tujunga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2488 of 5,693 | #693 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #31566 of 50,301 | #12119 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 355 | 1,195 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 1,195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Sunland | Tujunga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apperson Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 35.4).
- •Apperson Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Verdugo Hills Senior High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Apperson Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 83.7%).
- •Verdugo Hills Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.7).
- •Verdugo Hills Senior High is the larger school with 1,195 students compared with 355.
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 Apperson Street Elementary better than Verdugo Hills Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Apperson Street Elementary ranks higher (40.5 vs 35.4 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 Apperson Street Elementary and Verdugo Hills Senior High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sunland and Tujunga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apperson Street Elementary: 355. Verdugo Hills Senior High: 1,195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apperson Street Elementary and Verdugo Hills Senior High rank in California?
Apperson Street Elementary is 2488th of 5,693 and Verdugo Hills Senior High is 693rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).