Ruby Drive Elementary vs Valencia High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 606 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruby Drive Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
Valencia High
Placentia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,411 students
| Measure | Ruby Drive Elementary Placentia, California | Valencia High Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3135 of 5,693 | #428 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #37121 of 50,301 | #8751 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 373 | 2,411 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 2,411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valencia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 32.2).
- •Valencia High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Valencia High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Valencia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 82.3%).
- •Ruby Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.1).
- •Valencia High is the larger school with 2,411 students compared with 373.
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 Ruby Drive Elementary better than Valencia High?
On the Success Index (US), Valencia High ranks higher (48.6 vs 32.2 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 Ruby Drive Elementary and Valencia High?
About 606 m in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruby Drive Elementary: 373. Valencia High: 2,411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruby Drive Elementary and Valencia High rank in California?
Ruby Drive Elementary is 3135th of 5,693 and Valencia High is 428th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).