Del Paso Heights Elementary vs Grant Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Paso Heights Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
477 students
Grant Union High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,987 students
| Measure | Del Paso Heights Elementary Sacramento, California | Grant Union High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5549 of 5,693 | #1089 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49719 of 50,301 | #15122 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 477 | 1,987 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 1,987 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grant Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 8.9).
- •Del Paso Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Grant Union High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Grant Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 93.9%).
- •Grant Union High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 25.1).
- •Grant Union High is the larger school with 1,987 students compared with 477.
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 Paso Heights Elementary better than Grant Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Grant Union High ranks higher (20.9 vs 8.9 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 Paso Heights Elementary and Grant Union High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Paso Heights Elementary: 477. Grant Union High: 1,987. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Paso Heights Elementary and Grant Union High rank in California?
Del Paso Heights Elementary is 5549th of 5,693 and Grant Union High is 1089th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).