C L Smith Elementary vs San Luis Obispo High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C L Smith Elementary
San Luis Obispo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
528 students
San Luis Obispo High
San Luis Obispo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,678 students
| Measure | C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo, California | San Luis Obispo High San Luis Obispo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1960 of 5,693 | #146 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25795 of 50,301 | #4074 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 528 | 1,678 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 1,678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 59% |
| city | San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Luis Obispo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 49.0).
- •San Luis Obispo High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •San Luis Obispo High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 54%).
- •San Luis Obispo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 45.5%).
- •San Luis Obispo High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.0).
- •San Luis Obispo High is the larger school with 1,678 students compared with 528.
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 C L Smith Elementary better than San Luis Obispo High?
On the Success Index (US), San Luis Obispo High ranks higher (67.0 vs 49.0 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 C L Smith Elementary and San Luis Obispo High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C L Smith Elementary: 528. San Luis Obispo High: 1,678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C L Smith Elementary and San Luis Obispo High rank in California?
C L Smith Elementary is 1960th of 5,693 and San Luis Obispo High is 146th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).