Ashley Falls Elementary vs Torrey Pines High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Falls Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
367 students
Torrey Pines High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,536 students
| Measure | Ashley Falls Elementary San Diego, California | Torrey Pines High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #116 of 5,693 | #90 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3417 of 50,301 | #2816 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 367 | 2,536 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 2,536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashley Falls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 72.0).
- •Ashley Falls Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Ashley Falls Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Ashley Falls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 17.7%).
- •Ashley Falls Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 25.4).
- •Torrey Pines High is the larger school with 2,536 students compared with 367.
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 Ashley Falls Elementary better than Torrey Pines High?
On the Success Index (US), Ashley Falls Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 72.0 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 Ashley Falls Elementary and Torrey Pines High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashley Falls Elementary: 367. Torrey Pines High: 2,536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashley Falls Elementary and Torrey Pines High rank in California?
Ashley Falls Elementary is 116th of 5,693 and Torrey Pines High is 90th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).