Center Elementary vs Vanden High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 611 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
640 students
Vanden High
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students
| Measure | Center Elementary Fairfield, California | Vanden High Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1863 of 5,693 | #383 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #24793 of 50,301 | #8195 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 640 | 1,631 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 1,631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 35% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.5 vs 50.8).
- •Center Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Vanden High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Vanden High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 50.5%).
- •Vanden High does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 25.6).
- •Vanden High is the larger school with 1,631 students compared with 640.
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 Center Elementary better than Vanden 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 Center Elementary and Vanden High?
About 611 m in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Elementary: 640. Vanden High: 1,631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Elementary and Vanden High rank in California?
Center Elementary is 1863rd of 5,693 and Vanden High is 383rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).