West Valley High vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Valley High
Hemet · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students
Whittier Elementary
Hemet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
816 students
| Measure | West Valley High Hemet, California | Whittier Elementary Hemet, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1021 of 1,343 | #5566 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14604 of 16,910 | #49762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,857 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 1,857 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 14% |
| city | Hemet | Hemet |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 8.8).
- •West Valley High does better on math proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •West Valley High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 25%).
- •West Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 92.5%).
- •West Valley High does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.7).
- •West Valley High is the larger school with 1,857 students compared with 816.
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 West Valley High better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Valley High ranks higher (23.9 vs 8.8 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 West Valley High and Whittier Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hemet and Hemet in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Valley High: 1,857. Whittier Elementary: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Valley High and Whittier Elementary rank in California?
West Valley High is 1021st of 1,343 and Whittier Elementary is 5566th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).