Carmel Del Mar Elementary vs Torrey Pines High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Del Mar Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
562 students
Torrey Pines High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,536 students
| Measure | Carmel Del Mar Elementary San Diego, California | Torrey Pines High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #61 of 5,693 | #90 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2704 of 50,301 | #2816 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 562 | 2,536 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 2,536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.5% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 62% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel Del Mar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 72.0).
- •Carmel Del Mar Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 62%).
- •Carmel Del Mar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 77%).
- •Carmel Del Mar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 17.7%).
- •Carmel Del Mar Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.4).
- •Torrey Pines High is the larger school with 2,536 students compared with 562.
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 Carmel Del Mar Elementary better than Torrey Pines High?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel Del Mar Elementary ranks higher (84.4 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 Carmel Del Mar Elementary and Torrey Pines High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary: 562. Torrey Pines High: 2,536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Del Mar Elementary and Torrey Pines High rank in California?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary is 61st of 5,693 and Torrey Pines High is 90th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).