Aragon High vs Baywood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 307 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aragon High
San Mateo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,658 students
Baywood Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
| Measure | Aragon High San Mateo, California | Baywood Elementary San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,343 | #595 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3421 of 16,910 | #8492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,658 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 1,658 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baywood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 69.5).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Aragon High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Aragon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 25.8%).
- •Aragon High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.5).
- •Aragon High is the larger school with 1,658 students compared with 489.
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 Aragon High better than Baywood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baywood Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 69.5 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 Aragon High and Baywood Elementary?
About 307 m in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aragon High: 1,658. Baywood Elementary: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aragon High and Baywood Elementary rank in California?
Aragon High is 121st of 1,343 and Baywood Elementary is 595th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).