James Foster Elementary vs Saugus High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Foster Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
508 students
Saugus High
Saugus · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,317 students
| Measure | James Foster Elementary Saugus, California | Saugus High Saugus, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1615 of 5,693 | #54 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #21248 of 50,301 | #2029 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 508 | 2,317 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 2,317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 29.9 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 63% |
| city | Saugus | Saugus |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saugus High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 55.6).
- •Saugus High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Saugus High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 60%).
- •Saugus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 39.2%).
- •Saugus High does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 29.9).
- •Saugus High is the larger school with 2,317 students compared with 508.
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 James Foster Elementary better than Saugus High?
On the Success Index (US), Saugus High ranks higher (75.6 vs 55.6 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 James Foster Elementary and Saugus High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Saugus and Saugus in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Foster Elementary: 508. Saugus High: 2,317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Foster Elementary and Saugus High rank in California?
James Foster Elementary is 1615th of 5,693 and Saugus High is 54th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).