Chaparral High vs Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral High
Temecula · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,136 students
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
828 students
| Measure | Chaparral High Temecula, California | Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 1,343 | #1781 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5737 of 16,910 | #23538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 3,136 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 3,136 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| city | Temecula | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaparral High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 52.3).
- •Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Chaparral High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Chaparral High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 62.3%).
- •Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 26.4).
- •Chaparral High is the larger school with 3,136 students compared with 828.
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 Chaparral High better than Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chaparral High ranks higher (60.2 vs 52.3 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 Chaparral High and Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral High: 3,136. Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral High and Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary rank in California?
Chaparral High is 243rd of 1,343 and Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary is 1781st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).