Castaic High vs Live Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castaic High
Castaic · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students
Live Oak Elementary
Castaic · Public elementary · Grades K–6
490 students
| Measure | Castaic High Castaic, California | Live Oak Elementary Castaic, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #264 of 1,343 | #2143 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6269 of 16,910 | #28108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,159 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 46% |
| city | Castaic | Castaic |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castaic High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 45.7).
- •Castaic High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 54.3%).
- •Castaic High does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 27.2).
- •Castaic High is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 490.
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 High better than Live Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Castaic High ranks higher (58.1 vs 45.7 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 Castaic High and Live Oak Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Castaic and Castaic in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castaic High: 1,159. Live Oak Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castaic High and Live Oak Elementary rank in California?
Castaic High is 264th of 1,343 and Live Oak Elementary is 2143rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).