Del Lago Elementary vs Trabuco Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 889 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Lago Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
362 students
Trabuco Hills High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,475 students
| Measure | Del Lago Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Trabuco Hills High Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1989 of 5,693 | #220 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #26274 of 50,301 | #5355 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 362 | 2,475 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 2,475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trabuco Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 48.3).
- •Trabuco Hills High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Trabuco Hills High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Trabuco Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 49.2%).
- •Del Lago Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 23.1).
- •Trabuco Hills High is the larger school with 2,475 students compared with 362.
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 Lago Elementary better than Trabuco Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Trabuco Hills High ranks higher (61.8 vs 48.3 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 Del Lago Elementary and Trabuco Hills High?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Lago Elementary: 362. Trabuco Hills High: 2,475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Lago Elementary and Trabuco Hills High rank in California?
Del Lago Elementary is 1989th of 5,693 and Trabuco Hills High is 220th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).