Painted Rock Elementary vs Poway High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Painted Rock Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
Poway High
Poway · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,101 students
| Measure | Painted Rock Elementary Poway, California | Poway High Poway, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #204 of 5,693 | #153 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4230 of 50,301 | #4205 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 613 | 2,101 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 2,101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.5% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 55% |
| city | Poway | Poway |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Painted Rock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 66.4).
- •Painted Rock Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 55%).
- •Painted Rock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Painted Rock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 21.8%).
- •Poway High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.7).
- •Poway High is the larger school with 2,101 students compared with 613.
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 Painted Rock Elementary better than Poway High?
On the Success Index (US), Painted Rock Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 66.4 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 Painted Rock Elementary and Poway High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Poway and Poway in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Painted Rock Elementary: 613. Poway High: 2,101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Painted Rock Elementary and Poway High rank in California?
Painted Rock Elementary is 204th of 5,693 and Poway High is 153rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).