Ballard Elementary vs Santa Ynez Valley Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elementary
Solvang · Public elementary · Grades K–6
113 students
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
Solvang · Public high · Grades 9–12
801 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary Solvang, California | Santa Ynez Valley Union High Solvang, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 5,693 | #253 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #902 of 50,301 | #5913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 113 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 38% |
| city | Solvang | Solvang |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 59.6).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 38%).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 27.1%).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.5).
- •Santa Ynez Valley Union High is the larger school with 801 students compared with 113.
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 Ballard Elementary better than Santa Ynez Valley Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard Elementary ranks higher (89.4 vs 59.6 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 Ballard Elementary and Santa Ynez Valley Union High?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Solvang and Solvang in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary: 113. Santa Ynez Valley Union High: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary and Santa Ynez Valley Union High rank in California?
Ballard Elementary is 11th of 5,693 and Santa Ynez Valley Union High is 253rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).