Paso Robles High vs Virginia Peterson Elementary
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.
Paso Robles High
Paso Robles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,986 students
Virginia Peterson Elementary
Paso Robles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
461 students
| Measure | Paso Robles High Paso Robles, California | Virginia Peterson Elementary Paso Robles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #521 of 1,343 | #3503 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10340 of 16,910 | #39839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,986 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Paso Robles | Paso Robles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paso Robles High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 28.0).
- •Paso Robles High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Paso Robles High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 36%).
- •Paso Robles High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 70.3%).
- •Paso Robles High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.1).
- •Paso Robles High is the larger school with 1,986 students compared with 461.
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 Paso Robles High better than Virginia Peterson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paso Robles High ranks higher (42.5 vs 28.0 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 Paso Robles High and Virginia Peterson Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Paso Robles and Paso Robles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paso Robles High: 1,986. Virginia Peterson Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paso Robles High and Virginia Peterson Elementary rank in California?
Paso Robles High is 521st of 1,343 and Virginia Peterson Elementary is 3503rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).