Cajon High vs Palm Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cajon High
San Bernardino · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,748 students
Palm Avenue Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–6
479 students
| Measure | Cajon High San Bernardino, California | Palm Avenue Elementary San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #937 of 1,343 | #2428 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14069 of 16,910 | #30952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,748 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 2,748 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 41% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 26.5).
- •Palm Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 24%).
- •Palm Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Palm Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 86.6%).
- •Palm Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 24.8).
- •Cajon High is the larger school with 2,748 students compared with 479.
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 Cajon High better than Palm Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Avenue Elementary ranks higher (41.5 vs 26.5 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 Cajon High and Palm Avenue Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cajon High: 2,748. Palm Avenue Elementary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cajon High and Palm Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Cajon High is 937th of 1,343 and Palm Avenue Elementary is 2428th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).