Benicia High vs Robert Semple Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benicia High
Benicia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,335 students
Robert Semple Elementary
Benicia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
480 students
| Measure | Benicia High Benicia, California | Robert Semple Elementary Benicia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,343 | #1377 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4998 of 16,910 | #18423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,335 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 1,335 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| city | Benicia | Benicia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benicia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 59.7).
- •Robert Semple Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Benicia High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Benicia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 35.8%).
- •Robert Semple Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.3).
- •Benicia High is the larger school with 1,335 students compared with 480.
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 Benicia High better than Robert Semple Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benicia High ranks higher (63.1 vs 59.7 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 Benicia High and Robert Semple Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Benicia and Benicia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benicia High: 1,335. Robert Semple Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benicia High and Robert Semple Elementary rank in California?
Benicia High is 196th of 1,343 and Robert Semple Elementary is 1377th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).