Ada W. Harris Elementary vs San Dieguito HS Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 750 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ada W. Harris Elementary
Cardiff-by-the-Sea · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
382 students
San Dieguito HS Academy
Encinitas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,843 students
| Measure | Ada W. Harris Elementary Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California | San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #439 of 5,693 | #156 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6677 of 50,301 | #4291 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 382 | 1,843 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 55% |
| city | Cardiff-by-the-Sea | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ada W. Harris Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 66.0).
- •Ada W. Harris Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Ada W. Harris Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •Ada W. Harris Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 24.9%).
- •Ada W. Harris Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.6).
- •San Dieguito HS Academy is the larger school with 1,843 students compared with 382.
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 Ada W. Harris Elementary better than San Dieguito HS Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ada W. Harris Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 66.0 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 Ada W. Harris Elementary and San Dieguito HS Academy?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ada W. Harris Elementary: 382. San Dieguito HS Academy: 1,843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ada W. Harris Elementary and San Dieguito HS Academy rank in California?
Ada W. Harris Elementary is 439th of 5,693 and San Dieguito HS Academy is 156th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).