Serrano High vs Wrightwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Serrano High
Phelan · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,163 students
Wrightwood Elementary
Wrightwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students
| Measure | Serrano High Phelan, California | Wrightwood Elementary Wrightwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 1,343 | #1792 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11099 of 16,910 | #23878 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,163 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 2,163 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| city | Phelan | Wrightwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wrightwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 39.4).
- •Wrightwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Serrano High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Wrightwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 57.9%).
- •Serrano High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.0).
- •Serrano High is the larger school with 2,163 students compared with 336.
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 Serrano High better than Wrightwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wrightwood Elementary ranks higher (51.9 vs 39.4 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 Serrano High and Wrightwood Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Phelan and Wrightwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Serrano High: 2,163. Wrightwood Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Serrano High and Wrightwood Elementary rank in California?
Serrano High is 596th of 1,343 and Wrightwood Elementary is 1792nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).