Cambria Grammar vs Coast Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambria Grammar
Cambria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
Coast Union High
Cambria · Public high · Grades 9–12
159 students
| Measure | Cambria Grammar Cambria, California | Coast Union High Cambria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3715 of 5,693 | #389 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41189 of 50,301 | #8278 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 202 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34.5% |
| city | Cambria | Cambria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coast Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 25.8).
- •Coast Union High does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Coast Union High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 32%).
- •Cambria Grammar does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 88.7%).
- •Coast Union High does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.5).
- •Cambria Grammar is the larger school with 202 students compared with 159.
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 Cambria Grammar better than Coast Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Coast Union High ranks higher (50.4 vs 25.8 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 Cambria Grammar and Coast Union High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cambria and Cambria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambria Grammar: 202. Coast Union High: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambria Grammar and Coast Union High rank in California?
Cambria Grammar is 3715th of 5,693 and Coast Union High is 389th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).