Dana Hills High vs Palisades Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dana Hills High
Dana Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,725 students
Palisades Elementary
Capistrano Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
| Measure | Dana Hills High Dana Point, California | Palisades Elementary Capistrano Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 1,343 | #1836 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6377 of 16,910 | #24411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,725 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 1,725 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 48% |
| city | Dana Point | Capistrano Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dana Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 51.1).
- •Palisades Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Dana Hills High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Dana Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 47.9%).
- •Dana Hills High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.1).
- •Dana Hills High is the larger school with 1,725 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 Dana Hills High better than Palisades Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dana Hills High ranks higher (57.7 vs 51.1 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 Dana Hills High and Palisades Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Dana Point and Capistrano Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dana Hills High: 1,725. Palisades Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dana Hills High and Palisades Elementary rank in California?
Dana Hills High is 269th of 1,343 and Palisades Elementary is 1836th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).