Baywood Elementary vs Morro Bay High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baywood Elementary
Los Osos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Morro Bay High
Morro Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
751 students
| Measure | Baywood Elementary Los Osos, California | Morro Bay High Morro Bay, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2005 of 5,693 | #308 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #26408 of 50,301 | #6912 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 342 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Los Osos | Morro Bay |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morro Bay High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 48.1).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Morro Bay High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 51.1%).
- •Morro Bay High does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 22.8).
- •Morro Bay High is the larger school with 751 students compared with 342.
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 Baywood Elementary better than Morro Bay High?
On the Success Index (US), Morro Bay High ranks higher (55.5 vs 48.1 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 Baywood Elementary and Morro Bay High?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Los Osos and Morro Bay in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baywood Elementary: 342. Morro Bay High: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baywood Elementary and Morro Bay High rank in California?
Baywood Elementary is 2005th of 5,693 and Morro Bay High is 308th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).