Elk Creek High vs Owens Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 491 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Creek High
Elk Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
21 students
Owens Valley High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
23 students
| Measure | Elk Creek High Elk Creek, California | Owens Valley High Independence, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 21 | 23 |
| Enrollment | 21 | 23 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 5.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 24.5% |
| city | Elk Creek | Independence |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owens Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 21.5).
- •Owens Valley High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 10%).
- •Elk Creek High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Owens Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 76.2%).
- •Elk Creek High does better on students per teacher (5.3 vs 11.5).
- •Owens Valley High is the larger school with 23 students compared with 21.
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 Elk Creek High better than Owens Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Owens Valley High ranks higher (28.0 vs 21.5 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 Elk Creek High and Owens Valley High?
About 491 km in a straight line, between Elk Creek and Independence in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Creek High: 21. Owens Valley High: 23. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Creek High and Owens Valley High rank in California?
Elk Creek High is unranked and Owens Valley High is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).