Arroyo Grande High vs Grover Beach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo Grande High
Arroyo Grande · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,012 students
Grover Beach Elementary
Grover Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
| Measure | Arroyo Grande High Arroyo Grande, California | Grover Beach Elementary Grover Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #510 of 1,343 | #3010 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10141 of 16,910 | #36185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,012 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 2,012 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| city | Arroyo Grande | Grover Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arroyo Grande High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 33.6).
- •Grover Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Arroyo Grande High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Arroyo Grande High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 82.3%).
- •Grover Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.2).
- •Arroyo Grande High is the larger school with 2,012 students compared with 368.
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 Arroyo Grande High better than Grover Beach Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arroyo Grande High ranks higher (43.2 vs 33.6 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 Arroyo Grande High and Grover Beach Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Grande High: 2,012. Grover Beach Elementary: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Grande High and Grover Beach Elementary rank in California?
Arroyo Grande High is 510th of 1,343 and Grover Beach Elementary is 3010th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).