San Benito Elementary vs Templeton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Benito Elementary
Atascadero · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
Templeton High
Templeton · Public high · Grades 9–12
725 students
| Measure | San Benito Elementary Atascadero, California | Templeton High Templeton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1645 of 5,693 | #181 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #21682 of 50,301 | #4763 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 403 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 28.8 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Atascadero | Templeton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Templeton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 55.0).
- •San Benito Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Templeton High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Templeton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 56.6%).
- •Templeton High does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 28.8).
- •Templeton High is the larger school with 725 students compared with 403.
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 San Benito Elementary better than Templeton High?
On the Success Index (US), Templeton High ranks higher (64.1 vs 55.0 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 San Benito Elementary and Templeton High?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Atascadero and Templeton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Benito Elementary: 403. Templeton High: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Benito Elementary and Templeton High rank in California?
San Benito Elementary is 1645th of 5,693 and Templeton High is 181st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).