Del Cerro Elementary vs Laguna Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Cerro Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
390 students
Laguna Hills High
Laguna Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,317 students
| Measure | Del Cerro Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Laguna Hills High Laguna Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1535 of 5,693 | #430 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #20318 of 50,301 | #8766 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 390 | 1,317 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 1,317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Laguna Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Cerro Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 48.5).
- •Del Cerro Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Laguna Hills High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Del Cerro Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 58.5%).
- •Del Cerro Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.6).
- •Laguna Hills High is the larger school with 1,317 students compared with 390.
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 Del Cerro Elementary better than Laguna Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Del Cerro Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 48.5 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 Del Cerro Elementary and Laguna Hills High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Cerro Elementary: 390. Laguna Hills High: 1,317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Cerro Elementary and Laguna Hills High rank in California?
Del Cerro Elementary is 1535th of 5,693 and Laguna Hills High is 430th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).