Arroyo Seco Junior High vs Saugus High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo Seco Junior High
Valencia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,239 students
Saugus High
Saugus · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,317 students
| Measure | Arroyo Seco Junior High Valencia, California | Saugus High Saugus, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #170 of 1,334 | #54 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3097 of 15,369 | #2029 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,239 | 2,317 |
| Enrollment | 1,239 | 2,317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| city | Valencia | Saugus |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saugus High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 71.1).
- •Saugus High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Saugus High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 72%).
- •Arroyo Seco Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 17.6%).
- •Saugus High does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 24.8).
- •Saugus High is the larger school with 2,317 students compared with 1,239.
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 Arroyo Seco Junior High better than Saugus High?
On the Success Index (US), Saugus High ranks higher (75.6 vs 71.1 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 Arroyo Seco Junior High and Saugus High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Valencia and Saugus in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Seco Junior High: 1,239. Saugus High: 2,317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Seco Junior High and Saugus High rank in California?
Arroyo Seco Junior High is 170th of 1,334 and Saugus High is 54th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).