Palos Verdes Peninsula High vs Silver Spur Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
Rolling Hills Estates · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,075 students
Silver Spur Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students
| Measure | Palos Verdes Peninsula High Rolling Hills Estates, California | Silver Spur Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #39 of 1,343 | #43 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1789 of 16,910 | #2457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,075 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 3.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 91% |
| city | Rolling Hills Estates | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Spur Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 76.8).
- •Silver Spur Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 76%).
- •Silver Spur Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 76%).
- •Silver Spur Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.7% vs 11.8%).
- •Palos Verdes Peninsula High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.5).
- •Palos Verdes Peninsula High is the larger school with 2,075 students compared with 540.
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 Palos Verdes Peninsula High better than Silver Spur Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Spur Elementary ranks higher (85.0 vs 76.8 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula High and Silver Spur Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palos Verdes Peninsula High: 2,075. Silver Spur Elementary: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palos Verdes Peninsula High and Silver Spur Elementary rank in California?
Palos Verdes Peninsula High is 39th of 1,343 and Silver Spur Elementary is 43rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).