Sonora Elementary vs Sonora High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sonora Elementary
Sonora · Public elementary · Grades K–8
643 students
Sonora High
Sonora · Public high · Grades 9–12
880 students
| Measure | Sonora Elementary Sonora, California | Sonora High Sonora, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1922 of 5,693 | #256 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25335 of 50,301 | #5984 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 643 | 880 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| city | Sonora | Sonora |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonora High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 49.8).
- •Sonora Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Sonora High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •Sonora High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 48.2%).
- •Sonora Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 23.2).
- •Sonora High is the larger school with 880 students compared with 643.
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 Sonora Elementary better than Sonora High?
On the Success Index (US), Sonora High ranks higher (59.3 vs 49.8 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 Sonora Elementary and Sonora High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sonora and Sonora in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sonora Elementary: 643. Sonora High: 880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sonora Elementary and Sonora High rank in California?
Sonora Elementary is 1922nd of 5,693 and Sonora High is 256th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).