South Junior High vs Sunkist Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Junior High
Anaheim · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,159 students
Sunkist Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
665 students
| Measure | South Junior High Anaheim, California | Sunkist Elementary Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1296 of 1,334 | #5122 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15196 of 15,369 | #48188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,159 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 24% |
| city | Anaheim | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunkist Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.8 vs 8.6).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 14%).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 92.1%).
- •South Junior High does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.6).
- •South Junior High is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 665.
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 South Junior High better than Sunkist Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunkist Elementary ranks higher (13.8 vs 8.6 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 South Junior High and Sunkist Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Junior High: 1,159. Sunkist Elementary: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Junior High and Sunkist Elementary rank in California?
South Junior High is 1296th of 1,334 and Sunkist Elementary is 5122nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).