Cox (James H.) Elementary vs Los Amigos High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cox (James H.) Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
607 students
Los Amigos High
Fountain Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,430 students
| Measure | Cox (James H.) Elementary Fountain Valley, California | Los Amigos High Fountain Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 5,693 | #920 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11773 of 50,301 | #13928 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 607 | 1,430 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 1,430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 26% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cox (James H.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 27.2).
- •Cox (James H.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 26%).
- •Cox (James H.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Cox (James H.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 92.4%).
- •Los Amigos High does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 24.3).
- •Los Amigos High is the larger school with 1,430 students compared with 607.
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 Cox (James H.) Elementary better than Los Amigos High?
On the Success Index (US), Cox (James H.) Elementary ranks higher (69.3 vs 27.2 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 Cox (James H.) Elementary and Los Amigos High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Fountain Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cox (James H.) Elementary: 607. Los Amigos High: 1,430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cox (James H.) Elementary and Los Amigos High rank in California?
Cox (James H.) Elementary is 855th of 5,693 and Los Amigos High is 920th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).