Poway High vs Tierra Bonita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poway High
Poway · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,101 students
Tierra Bonita Elementary
Poway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
| Measure | Poway High Poway, California | Tierra Bonita Elementary Poway, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 1,343 | #672 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4205 of 16,910 | #9543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,101 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 2,101 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 67% |
| city | Poway | Poway |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tierra Bonita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 66.4).
- •Tierra Bonita Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Poway High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Tierra Bonita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 21.8%).
- •Poway High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.6).
- •Poway High is the larger school with 2,101 students compared with 377.
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 Poway High better than Tierra Bonita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tierra Bonita Elementary ranks higher (72.6 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 Poway High and Tierra Bonita Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Poway and Poway in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poway High: 2,101. Tierra Bonita Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poway High and Tierra Bonita Elementary rank in California?
Poway High is 153rd of 1,343 and Tierra Bonita Elementary is 672nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).