Orange High vs Sycamore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orange High
Orange · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,728 students
Sycamore Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
357 students
| Measure | Orange High Orange, California | Sycamore Elementary Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1218 of 1,343 | #4130 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15873 of 16,910 | #43555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,728 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 1,728 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 29% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 16.4).
- •Sycamore Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •Sycamore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Orange High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 88.5%).
- •Orange High does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.8).
- •Orange High is the larger school with 1,728 students compared with 357.
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 Orange High better than Sycamore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Elementary ranks higher (22.1 vs 16.4 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 Orange High and Sycamore Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orange High: 1,728. Sycamore Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orange High and Sycamore Elementary rank in California?
Orange High is 1218th of 1,343 and Sycamore Elementary is 4130th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).