Julian High vs Spencer Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julian High
Julian · Public high · Grades 9–12
112 students
Spencer Valley Elementary
Santa Ysabel · Public elementary · Grades K–8
41 students
| Measure | Julian High Julian, California | Spencer Valley Elementary Santa Ysabel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #8478 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 112 | 41 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 41 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 90% |
| city | Julian | Santa Ysabel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 49.6).
- •Spencer Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 30%).
- •Spencer Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 54.5%).
- •Spencer Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 18.7).
- •Julian High is the larger school with 112 students compared with 41.
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 Julian High better than Spencer Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer Valley Elementary ranks higher (77.1 vs 49.6 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 Julian High and Spencer Valley Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Julian and Santa Ysabel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julian High: 112. Spencer Valley Elementary: 41. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julian High and Spencer Valley Elementary rank in California?
Julian High is 402nd of 1,343 and Spencer Valley Elementary is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).