Century High vs Thomas A. Edison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Century High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,519 students
Thomas A. Edison Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
| Measure | Century High Santa Ana, California | Thomas A. Edison Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1137 of 1,343 | #4990 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15452 of 16,910 | #47717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,519 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 1,519 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Century High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 14.9).
- •Thomas A. Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Century High does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Century High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 92.8%).
- •Century High does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.8).
- •Century High is the larger school with 1,519 students compared with 332.
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 Century High better than Thomas A. Edison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Century High ranks higher (18.9 vs 14.9 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 Century High and Thomas A. Edison Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century High: 1,519. Thomas A. Edison Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century High and Thomas A. Edison Elementary rank in California?
Century High is 1137th of 1,343 and Thomas A. Edison Elementary is 4990th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).