Holder Elementary vs Western High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holder Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students
Western High
Anaheim · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,446 students
| Measure | Holder Elementary Buena Park, California | Western High Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2228 of 5,693 | #820 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #29065 of 50,301 | #13199 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 445 | 1,446 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 1,446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| city | Buena Park | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holder Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 30.7).
- •Holder Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Western High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Holder Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 89.9%).
- •Holder Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.9).
- •Western High is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 445.
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 Holder Elementary better than Western High?
On the Success Index (US), Holder Elementary ranks higher (44.3 vs 30.7 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 Holder Elementary and Western High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holder Elementary: 445. Western High: 1,446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holder Elementary and Western High rank in California?
Holder Elementary is 2228th of 5,693 and Western High is 820th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).