Hughson High vs Samuel Vaughn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hughson High
Hughson · Public high · Grades 9–12
859 students
Samuel Vaughn Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
570 students
| Measure | Hughson High Hughson, California | Samuel Vaughn Elementary Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 1,343 | #3889 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9524 of 16,910 | #42257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 859 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Hughson | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 24.1).
- •Hughson High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Hughson High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Hughson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 79.3%).
- •Samuel Vaughn Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 23.9).
- •Hughson High is the larger school with 859 students compared with 570.
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 Hughson High better than Samuel Vaughn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hughson High ranks higher (45.7 vs 24.1 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 Hughson High and Samuel Vaughn Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Hughson and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hughson High: 859. Samuel Vaughn Elementary: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hughson High and Samuel Vaughn Elementary rank in California?
Hughson High is 473rd of 1,343 and Samuel Vaughn Elementary is 3889th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).