Pacific Drive Elementary vs Sunny Hills High
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.
Pacific Drive Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
607 students
Sunny Hills High
Fullerton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,337 students
| Measure | Pacific Drive Elementary Fullerton, California | Sunny Hills High Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4294 of 5,693 | #257 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #44418 of 50,301 | #5987 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 607 | 2,337 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 2,337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 59% |
| city | Fullerton | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunny Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 20.7).
- •Sunny Hills High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 26%).
- •Sunny Hills High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 31%).
- •Sunny Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 70.7%).
- •Pacific Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.4).
- •Sunny Hills High is the larger school with 2,337 students compared with 607.
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 Pacific Drive Elementary better than Sunny Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Sunny Hills High ranks higher (59.3 vs 20.7 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 Pacific Drive Elementary and Sunny Hills High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fullerton and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific Drive Elementary: 607. Sunny Hills High: 2,337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific Drive Elementary and Sunny Hills High rank in California?
Pacific Drive Elementary is 4294th of 5,693 and Sunny Hills High is 257th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).