Adam (William Laird) Elementary vs Santa Maria High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 775 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adam (William Laird) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
874 students
Santa Maria High
Santa Maria · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,143 students
| Measure | Adam (William Laird) Elementary Santa Maria, California | Santa Maria High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5347 of 5,693 | #998 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48986 of 50,301 | #14473 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 874 | 3,143 |
| Enrollment | 874 | 3,143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 24% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Maria High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 11.6).
- •Adam (William Laird) Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Santa Maria High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Santa Maria High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 96.8%).
- •Santa Maria High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.0).
- •Santa Maria High is the larger school with 3,143 students compared with 874.
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 Adam (William Laird) Elementary better than Santa Maria High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Maria High ranks higher (24.6 vs 11.6 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 Adam (William Laird) Elementary and Santa Maria High?
About 775 m in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adam (William Laird) Elementary: 874. Santa Maria High: 3,143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adam (William Laird) Elementary and Santa Maria High rank in California?
Adam (William Laird) Elementary is 5347th of 5,693 and Santa Maria High is 998th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).