Nordhoff High vs Topa Topa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nordhoff High
Ojai · Public high · Grades 9–12
576 students
Topa Topa Elementary
Ojai · Public elementary · Grades K–6
347 students
| Measure | Nordhoff High Ojai, California | Topa Topa Elementary Ojai, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 1,343 | #2699 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8696 of 16,910 | #33256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 576 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| city | Ojai | Ojai |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nordhoff High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 38.1).
- •Topa Topa Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Nordhoff High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Nordhoff High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 53.6%).
- •Nordhoff High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 24.8).
- •Nordhoff High is the larger school with 576 students compared with 347.
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 Nordhoff High better than Topa Topa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nordhoff High ranks higher (48.8 vs 38.1 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 Nordhoff High and Topa Topa Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Ojai and Ojai in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nordhoff High: 576. Topa Topa Elementary: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nordhoff High and Topa Topa Elementary rank in California?
Nordhoff High is 423rd of 1,343 and Topa Topa Elementary is 2699th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).