Buchanan High vs Del Norte High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 488 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
Del Norte High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,557 students
| Measure | Buchanan High Clovis, California | Del Norte High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #123 of 1,343 | #19 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3470 of 16,910 | #1247 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,551 | 2,557 |
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 2,557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 81% |
| city | Clovis | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Norte High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 69.3).
- •Del Norte High does better on math proficiency (81% vs 55%).
- •Buchanan High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •Del Norte High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 35.2%).
- •Buchanan High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.9).
- •Del Norte High is the larger school with 2,557 students compared with 2,551.
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 Del Norte High?
On the Success Index (US), Del Norte High ranks higher (80.1 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 Del Norte High?
About 488 km in a straight line, between Clovis and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan High: 2,551. Del Norte High: 2,557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan High and Del Norte High rank in California?
Buchanan High is 123rd of 1,343 and Del Norte High is 19th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).