California Elem. vs California High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Elem.
California · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
504 students
California High
California · Public high · Grades 9–12
439 students
| Measure | California Elem. California, Missouri | California High California, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #452 of 1,159 | #138 of 497 |
| National rank | #18825 of 50,301 | #5670 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 504 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| city | California | California |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 59.0).
- •California Elem. does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •California High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •California High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 46.8%).
- •California Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.2).
- •California Elem. is the larger school with 504 students compared with 439.
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 California Elem. better than California High?
On the Success Index (US), California High ranks higher (60.5 vs 59.0 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 California Elem. and California High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between California and California in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Elem.: 504. California High: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Elem. and California High rank in Missouri?
California Elem. is 452nd of 1,159 and California High is 138th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).