Central Valley High vs Saugus High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 412 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Valley High
Ceres · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,317 students
Saugus High
Saugus · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,317 students
| Measure | Central Valley High Ceres, California | Saugus High Saugus, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #909 of 1,343 | #54 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13839 of 16,910 | #2029 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,317 | 2,317 |
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 63% |
| city | Ceres | Saugus |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saugus High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 27.6).
- •Saugus High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 20%).
- •Saugus High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 58%).
- •Saugus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 87.4%).
- •Central Valley High does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.6).
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 Valley High better than Saugus High?
On the Success Index (US), Saugus High ranks higher (75.6 vs 27.6 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 Valley High and Saugus High?
About 412 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Saugus in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Valley High: 2,317. Saugus High: 2,317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Valley High and Saugus High rank in California?
Central Valley High is 909th of 1,343 and Saugus High is 54th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).