Plummer Elementary vs Valor Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 225 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plummer Elementary
North Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–6
600 students
Valor Academy High
North Hills · Charter high · Grades 9–12
492 students
| Measure | Plummer Elementary North Hills, California | Valor Academy High North Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4333 of 5,693 | #1109 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #44617 of 50,301 | #15234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 600 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| city | North Hills | North Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.4 vs 20.2).
- •Plummer Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Valor Academy High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Valor Academy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 95.5%).
- •Valor Academy High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.4).
- •Plummer Elementary is the larger school with 600 students compared with 492.
- •Plummer Elementary is a public school while Valor Academy High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Plummer Elementary better than Valor Academy High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Plummer Elementary and Valor Academy High?
About 225 m in a straight line, between North Hills and North Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plummer Elementary: 600. Valor Academy High: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plummer Elementary and Valor Academy High rank in California?
Plummer Elementary is 4333rd of 5,693 and Valor Academy High is 1109th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).