Kerman High vs Santa Paula High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 279 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kerman High
Kerman · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,493 students
Santa Paula High
Santa Paula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
| Measure | Kerman High Kerman, California | Santa Paula High Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #842 of 1,343 | #741 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13339 of 16,910 | #12529 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,493 | 1,494 |
| Enrollment | 1,493 | 1,494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 29% |
| city | Kerman | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Paula High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 30.0).
- •Santa Paula High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Kerman High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Santa Paula High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 86.8%).
- •Kerman High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 21.7).
- •Santa Paula High is the larger school with 1,494 students compared with 1,493.
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 Kerman High better than Santa Paula High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Paula High ranks higher (33.6 vs 30.0 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 Kerman High and Santa Paula High?
About 279 km in a straight line, between Kerman and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kerman High: 1,493. Santa Paula High: 1,494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kerman High and Santa Paula High rank in California?
Kerman High is 842nd of 1,343 and Santa Paula High is 741st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).