John L. Golden Elementary vs Rancho Cucamonga High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John L. Golden Elementary
Etiwanda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
916 students
Rancho Cucamonga High
Rancho Cucamonga · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,221 students
| Measure | John L. Golden Elementary Etiwanda, California | Rancho Cucamonga High Rancho Cucamonga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 5,693 | #283 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5556 of 50,301 | #6572 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 916 | 3,221 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 3,221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 52% |
| city | Etiwanda | Rancho Cucamonga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John L. Golden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 57.0).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 52%).
- •Rancho Cucamonga High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 57.4%).
- •John L. Golden Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 25.2).
- •Rancho Cucamonga High is the larger school with 3,221 students compared with 916.
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 John L. Golden Elementary better than Rancho Cucamonga High?
On the Success Index (US), John L. Golden Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 57.0 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 John L. Golden Elementary and Rancho Cucamonga High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Etiwanda and Rancho Cucamonga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John L. Golden Elementary: 916. Rancho Cucamonga High: 3,221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John L. Golden Elementary and Rancho Cucamonga High rank in California?
John L. Golden Elementary is 334th of 5,693 and Rancho Cucamonga High is 283rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).