Pacifica High vs Patton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 963 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacifica High
Garden Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,634 students
Patton Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
904 students
| Measure | Pacifica High Garden Grove, California | Patton Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #218 of 1,343 | #584 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5346 of 16,910 | #8408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,634 | 904 |
| Enrollment | 1,634 | 904 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 61.8).
- •Patton Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Patton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Patton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 51.2%).
- •Pacifica High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 26.6).
- •Pacifica High is the larger school with 1,634 students compared with 904.
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 Pacifica High better than Patton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Patton Elementary ranks higher (74.3 vs 61.8 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 Pacifica High and Patton Elementary?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacifica High: 1,634. Patton Elementary: 904. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacifica High and Patton Elementary rank in California?
Pacifica High is 218th of 1,343 and Patton Elementary is 584th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).