Barranca Elementary vs South Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barranca Elementary
Covina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
South Hills High
West Covina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,568 students
| Measure | Barranca Elementary Covina, California | South Hills High West Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1983 of 5,693 | #466 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #26214 of 50,301 | #9461 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 529 | 1,568 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 1,568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 36% |
| city | Covina | West Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barranca Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 46.0).
- •Barranca Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •South Hills High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •South Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 75.4%).
- •South Hills High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.2).
- •South Hills High is the larger school with 1,568 students compared with 529.
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 Barranca Elementary better than South Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Barranca Elementary ranks higher (48.4 vs 46.0 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 Barranca Elementary and South Hills High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Covina and West Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barranca Elementary: 529. South Hills High: 1,568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barranca Elementary and South Hills High rank in California?
Barranca Elementary is 1983rd of 5,693 and South Hills High is 466th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).