Katella High vs South Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 902 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katella High
Anaheim · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,326 students
South Junior High
Anaheim · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,159 students
| Measure | Katella High Anaheim, California | South Junior High Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1013 of 1,343 | #1296 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14573 of 16,910 | #15196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,326 | 1,159 |
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 1,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| city | Anaheim | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katella High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 8.6).
- •Katella High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Katella High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 24%).
- •Katella High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 92.1%).
- •South Junior High does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.2).
- •Katella High is the larger school with 2,326 students compared with 1,159.
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 Katella High better than South Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Katella High ranks higher (24.0 vs 8.6 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 Katella High and South Junior High?
About 902 m in a straight line, between Anaheim and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katella High: 2,326. South Junior High: 1,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katella High and South Junior High rank in California?
Katella High is 1013th of 1,343 and South Junior High is 1296th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).