Big Springs Elementary vs Santa Susana High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Springs Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
441 students
Santa Susana High
Simi Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
| Measure | Big Springs Elementary Simi Valley, California | Santa Susana High Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1078 of 5,693 | #103 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14438 of 50,301 | #3139 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 441 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Susana High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 65.5).
- •Big Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Santa Susana High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 66%).
- •Santa Susana High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 35.1%).
- •Santa Susana High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.2).
- •Santa Susana High is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 441.
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 Big Springs Elementary better than Santa Susana High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Susana High ranks higher (70.7 vs 65.5 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 Big Springs Elementary and Santa Susana High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Springs Elementary: 441. Santa Susana High: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Springs Elementary and Santa Susana High rank in California?
Big Springs Elementary is 1078th of 5,693 and Santa Susana High is 103rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).