Aptos High vs Valencia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aptos High
Aptos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,274 students
Valencia Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students
| Measure | Aptos High Aptos, California | Valencia Elementary Aptos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 1,343 | #1235 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8096 of 16,910 | #16488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,274 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 1,274 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 56% |
| city | Aptos | Aptos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valencia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 51.1).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Aptos High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 47.6%).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.0).
- •Aptos High is the larger school with 1,274 students compared with 487.
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 Aptos High better than Valencia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valencia Elementary ranks higher (62.5 vs 51.1 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 Aptos High and Valencia Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Aptos and Aptos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aptos High: 1,274. Valencia Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aptos High and Valencia Elementary rank in California?
Aptos High is 371st of 1,343 and Valencia Elementary is 1235th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).