Las Palmas Elementary vs San Clemente High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Palmas Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
743 students
San Clemente High
San Clemente · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,740 students
| Measure | Las Palmas Elementary San Clemente, California | San Clemente High San Clemente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1964 of 5,693 | #252 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25889 of 50,301 | #5884 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 743 | 2,740 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 2,740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| city | San Clemente | San Clemente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Clemente High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 48.9).
- •San Clemente High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •San Clemente High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •San Clemente High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 48.9%).
- •San Clemente High does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 25.6).
- •San Clemente High is the larger school with 2,740 students compared with 743.
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 Las Palmas Elementary better than San Clemente High?
On the Success Index (US), San Clemente High ranks higher (59.7 vs 48.9 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 Las Palmas Elementary and San Clemente High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Clemente and San Clemente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Palmas Elementary: 743. San Clemente High: 2,740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Palmas Elementary and San Clemente High rank in California?
Las Palmas Elementary is 1964th of 5,693 and San Clemente High is 252nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).