Central City Value vs Dayton Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 764 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central City Value
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
477 students
Dayton Heights Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
| Measure | Central City Value Los Angeles, California | Dayton Heights Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #777 of 1,343 | #3218 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12832 of 16,910 | #37720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 477 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central City Value scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 31.2).
- •Dayton Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Central City Value does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Central City Value does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 96.7%).
- •Dayton Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.7).
- •Central City Value is the larger school with 477 students compared with 214.
- •Central City Value is a charter school while Dayton Heights Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Central City Value better than Dayton Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central City Value ranks higher (32.2 vs 31.2 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 Central City Value and Dayton Heights Elementary?
About 764 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central City Value: 477. Dayton Heights Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central City Value and Dayton Heights Elementary rank in California?
Central City Value is 777th of 1,343 and Dayton Heights Elementary is 3218th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).