Castaic Elementary vs Castaic High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castaic Elementary
Castaic · Public elementary · Grades K–6
417 students
Castaic High
Castaic · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students
| Measure | Castaic Elementary Castaic, California | Castaic High Castaic, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1427 of 5,693 | #264 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #18971 of 50,301 | #6269 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 417 | 1,159 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 1,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 29.8 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Castaic | Castaic |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.8 vs 58.1).
- •Castaic High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 32.9%).
- •Castaic High does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 29.8).
- •Castaic High is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 417.
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 Castaic Elementary better than Castaic High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castaic Elementary and Castaic High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Castaic and Castaic in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castaic Elementary: 417. Castaic High: 1,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castaic Elementary and Castaic High rank in California?
Castaic Elementary is 1427th of 5,693 and Castaic High is 264th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).