Canyon High vs Plum Canyon 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.
Canyon High
Canyon Country · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,952 students
Plum Canyon Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
876 students
| Measure | Canyon High Canyon Country, California | Plum Canyon Elementary Saugus, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #254 of 1,343 | #779 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5921 of 16,910 | #10820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,952 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 65% |
| city | Canyon Country | Saugus |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 59.5).
- •Plum Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Canyon High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Plum Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 37.1%).
- •Canyon High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 28.3).
- •Canyon High is the larger school with 1,952 students compared with 876.
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 Canyon High better than Plum Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Canyon Elementary ranks higher (70.7 vs 59.5 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 Canyon High and Plum Canyon Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Canyon Country and Saugus in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon High: 1,952. Plum Canyon Elementary: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon High and Plum Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Canyon High is 254th of 1,343 and Plum Canyon Elementary is 779th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).