Lilac vs Valley Center High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lilac
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Valley Center High
Valley Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
| Measure | Lilac Valley Center, California | Valley Center High Valley Center, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2868 of 5,693 | #649 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #34974 of 50,301 | #11683 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 438 | 1,075 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 1,075 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 23% |
| city | Valley Center | Valley Center |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Center High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 35.5).
- •Lilac does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Valley Center High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Lilac does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 61.7%).
- •Valley Center High is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 438.
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 Lilac better than Valley Center High?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Center High ranks higher (37.2 vs 35.5 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 Lilac and Valley Center High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Valley Center and Valley Center in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lilac: 438. Valley Center High: 1,075. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lilac and Valley Center High rank in California?
Lilac is 2868th of 5,693 and Valley Center High is 649th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).