San Clemente High vs Truman Benedict Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Clemente High
San Clemente · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,740 students
Truman Benedict Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
| Measure | San Clemente High San Clemente, California | Truman Benedict Elementary San Clemente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #252 of 1,343 | #673 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5884 of 16,910 | #9545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,740 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 2,740 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 68% |
| city | San Clemente | San Clemente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Truman Benedict Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 59.7).
- •Truman Benedict Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •Truman Benedict Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Truman Benedict Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 37.6%).
- •San Clemente High does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 26.2).
- •San Clemente High is the larger school with 2,740 students compared with 602.
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 Clemente High better than Truman Benedict Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Truman Benedict Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 59.7 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 Clemente High and Truman Benedict Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between San Clemente and San Clemente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Clemente High: 2,740. Truman Benedict Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Clemente High and Truman Benedict Elementary rank in California?
San Clemente High is 252nd of 1,343 and Truman Benedict Elementary is 673rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).