Ernest Righetti High vs Ralph Dunlap Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Righetti High
Santa Maria · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,416 students
Ralph Dunlap Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students
| Measure | Ernest Righetti High Santa Maria, California | Ralph Dunlap Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #620 of 1,343 | #2248 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11368 of 16,910 | #29223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,416 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 43% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph Dunlap Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 38.3).
- •Ralph Dunlap Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 23%).
- •Ernest Righetti High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Ernest Righetti High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 56.2%).
- •Ernest Righetti High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 27.9).
- •Ernest Righetti High is the larger school with 2,416 students compared with 502.
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 Ernest Righetti High better than Ralph Dunlap Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph Dunlap Elementary ranks higher (44.1 vs 38.3 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 Ernest Righetti High and Ralph Dunlap Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Righetti High: 2,416. Ralph Dunlap Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Righetti High and Ralph Dunlap Elementary rank in California?
Ernest Righetti High is 620th of 1,343 and Ralph Dunlap Elementary is 2248th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).