Hamilton High vs Plaza Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton High
Hamilton City · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students
Plaza Elementary
Orland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
215 students
| Measure | Hamilton High Hamilton City, California | Plaza Elementary Orland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #668 of 1,343 | #846 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11866 of 16,910 | #11685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 306 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 67% |
| city | Hamilton City | Orland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plaza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 36.4).
- •Plaza Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24.5%).
- •Plaza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •Plaza Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 68.3%).
- •Hamilton High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 21.5).
- •Hamilton High is the larger school with 306 students compared with 215.
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 Hamilton High better than Plaza Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plaza Elementary ranks higher (69.5 vs 36.4 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 Hamilton High and Plaza Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Hamilton City and Orland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton High: 306. Plaza Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton High and Plaza Elementary rank in California?
Hamilton High is 668th of 1,343 and Plaza Elementary is 846th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).