Carmel Valley Middle vs Torrey Pines High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Valley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
697 students
Torrey Pines High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,536 students
| Measure | Carmel Valley Middle San Diego, California | Torrey Pines High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #42 of 1,334 | #90 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1096 of 15,369 | #2816 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 697 | 2,536 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 2,536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 62% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 72.0).
- •Carmel Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (84% vs 62%).
- •Carmel Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Carmel Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 17.7%).
- •Carmel Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.4).
- •Torrey Pines High is the larger school with 2,536 students compared with 697.
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 Valley Middle better than Torrey Pines High?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel Valley Middle ranks higher (82.6 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 Valley Middle and Torrey Pines High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Valley Middle: 697. Torrey Pines High: 2,536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Valley Middle and Torrey Pines High rank in California?
Carmel Valley Middle is 42nd of 1,334 and Torrey Pines High is 90th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).