Aragon High vs Ceres High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 121 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aragon High
San Mateo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,658 students
Ceres High
Ceres · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,660 students
| Measure | Aragon High San Mateo, California | Ceres High Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,343 | #869 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3421 of 16,910 | #13545 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,658 | 1,660 |
| Enrollment | 1,658 | 1,660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 25% |
| city | San Mateo | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aragon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 29.0).
- •Aragon High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 25%).
- •Aragon High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •Aragon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 87%).
- •Aragon High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 22.7).
- •Ceres High is the larger school with 1,660 students compared with 1,658.
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 Aragon High better than Ceres High?
On the Success Index (US), Aragon High ranks higher (69.5 vs 29.0 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 Aragon High and Ceres High?
About 121 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aragon High: 1,658. Ceres High: 1,660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aragon High and Ceres High rank in California?
Aragon High is 121st of 1,343 and Ceres High is 869th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).