Buena Park High vs Orangethorpe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Park High
Buena Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,682 students
Orangethorpe Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
489 students
| Measure | Buena Park High Buena Park, California | Orangethorpe Elementary Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 1,343 | #3992 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13918 of 16,910 | #42782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,682 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 1,682 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| city | Buena Park | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Park High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 23.3).
- •Buena Park High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Buena Park High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Orangethorpe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 90.6%).
- •Orangethorpe Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.0).
- •Buena Park High is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 489.
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 Buena Park High better than Orangethorpe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Park High ranks higher (27.2 vs 23.3 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 Buena Park High and Orangethorpe Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Park High: 1,682. Orangethorpe Elementary: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Park High and Orangethorpe Elementary rank in California?
Buena Park High is 918th of 1,343 and Orangethorpe Elementary is 3992nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).