Cadman Elementary vs Clairemont High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cadman Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
184 students
Clairemont High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
| Measure | Cadman Elementary San Diego, California | Clairemont High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1306 of 5,693 | #975 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #17406 of 50,301 | #14302 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 184 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 17% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cadman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 25.4).
- •Cadman Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Cadman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Cadman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 57.4%).
- •Clairemont High does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.0).
- •Clairemont High is the larger school with 823 students compared with 184.
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 Cadman Elementary better than Clairemont High?
On the Success Index (US), Cadman Elementary ranks higher (61.1 vs 25.4 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 Cadman Elementary and Clairemont High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cadman Elementary: 184. Clairemont High: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cadman Elementary and Clairemont High rank in California?
Cadman Elementary is 1306th of 5,693 and Clairemont High is 975th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).