Pauma Elementary vs Valley Center High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pauma Elementary
Pauma Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
245 students
Valley Center High
Valley Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
| Measure | Pauma Elementary Pauma Valley, California | Valley Center High Valley Center, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4086 of 5,693 | #649 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #43295 of 50,301 | #11683 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 245 | 1,075 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 1,075 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 23% |
| city | Pauma Valley | Valley Center |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Center High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 22.5).
- •Valley Center High does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Valley Center High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Valley Center High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 76.7%).
- •Valley Center High is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 245.
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 Pauma Elementary better than Valley Center High?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Center High ranks higher (37.2 vs 22.5 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 Pauma Elementary and Valley Center High?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Pauma Valley and Valley Center in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pauma Elementary: 245. Valley Center High: 1,075. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pauma Elementary and Valley Center High rank in California?
Pauma Elementary is 4086th of 5,693 and Valley Center High is 649th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).