Green Valley Elementary vs Ponderosa High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Valley Elementary
Rescue · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Ponderosa High
Shingle Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,675 students
| Measure | Green Valley Elementary Rescue, California | Ponderosa High Shingle Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1561 of 5,693 | #134 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #20587 of 50,301 | #3660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 334 | 1,675 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 1,675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| city | Rescue | Shingle Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 56.5).
- •Ponderosa High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Ponderosa High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Ponderosa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 41%).
- •Green Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.3).
- •Ponderosa High is the larger school with 1,675 students compared with 334.
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 Green Valley Elementary better than Ponderosa High?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa High ranks higher (68.6 vs 56.5 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 Green Valley Elementary and Ponderosa High?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Rescue and Shingle Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Valley Elementary: 334. Ponderosa High: 1,675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Valley Elementary and Ponderosa High rank in California?
Green Valley Elementary is 1561st of 5,693 and Ponderosa High is 134th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).