Bella Vista High vs Trajan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Vista High
Fair Oaks · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,939 students
Trajan Elementary
Orangevale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
| Measure | Bella Vista High Fair Oaks, California | Trajan Elementary Orangevale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 1,343 | #1580 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5642 of 16,910 | #20804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,939 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Fair Oaks | Orangevale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bella Vista High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 56.3).
- •Trajan Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Bella Vista High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Bella Vista High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 48.6%).
- •Trajan Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 24.5).
- •Bella Vista High is the larger school with 1,939 students compared with 391.
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 Bella Vista High better than Trajan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bella Vista High ranks higher (60.6 vs 56.3 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 Bella Vista High and Trajan Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Fair Oaks and Orangevale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Vista High: 1,939. Trajan Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Vista High and Trajan Elementary rank in California?
Bella Vista High is 237th of 1,343 and Trajan Elementary is 1580th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).