Adams Elementary vs Costa Mesa High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
321 students
Costa Mesa High
Costa Mesa · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,730 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary Costa Mesa, California | Costa Mesa High Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1674 of 5,693 | #718 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #22116 of 50,301 | #12343 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 321 | 1,730 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 1,730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 34.3).
- •Adams Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Costa Mesa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 73.8%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.7).
- •Costa Mesa High is the larger school with 1,730 students compared with 321.
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 Adams Elementary better than Costa Mesa High?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Elementary ranks higher (54.3 vs 34.3 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 Adams Elementary and Costa Mesa High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary: 321. Costa Mesa High: 1,730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary and Costa Mesa High rank in California?
Adams Elementary is 1674th of 5,693 and Costa Mesa High is 718th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).