Buchanan High vs Century 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.
Buchanan High
Clovis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,551 students
Century Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
722 students
| Measure | Buchanan High Clovis, California | Century Elementary Clovis, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 1,343 | #708 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3470 of 16,910 | #9914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,551 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 72% |
| city | Clovis | Clovis |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Century Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 69.3).
- •Century Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Buchanan High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 79%).
- •Buchanan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 40.7%).
- •Buchanan High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.9).
- •Buchanan High is the larger school with 2,551 students compared with 722.
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 Buchanan High better than Century Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Century Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 69.3 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 Buchanan High and Century Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Clovis and Clovis in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan High: 2,551. Century Elementary: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan High and Century Elementary rank in California?
Buchanan High is 123rd of 1,343 and Century Elementary is 708th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).