Banning High vs Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banning High
Banning · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,145 students
Central Elementary
Banning · Public elementary · Grades K–5
782 students
| Measure | Banning High Banning, California | Central Elementary Banning, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1239 of 1,343 | #3817 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16005 of 16,910 | #41812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,145 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Banning | Banning |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 15.3).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Banning High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 91.6%).
- •Banning High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.7).
- •Banning High is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 782.
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 Banning High better than Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (24.8 vs 15.3 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 Banning High and Central Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Banning and Banning in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banning High: 1,145. Central Elementary: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banning High and Central Elementary rank in California?
Banning High is 1239th of 1,343 and Central Elementary is 3817th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).