Carrillo Elementary vs San Marcos High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrillo Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
San Marcos High
San Marcos · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,067 students
| Measure | Carrillo Elementary Carlsbad, California | San Marcos High San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 5,693 | #258 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6127 of 50,301 | #6076 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 725 | 3,067 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 3,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 44% |
| city | Carlsbad | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrillo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 59.0).
- •Carrillo Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •Carrillo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 70%).
- •Carrillo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 32%).
- •Carrillo Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 25.3).
- •San Marcos High is the larger school with 3,067 students compared with 725.
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 Carrillo Elementary better than San Marcos High?
On the Success Index (US), Carrillo Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 59.0 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 Carrillo Elementary and San Marcos High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrillo Elementary: 725. San Marcos High: 3,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrillo Elementary and San Marcos High rank in California?
Carrillo Elementary is 379th of 5,693 and San Marcos High is 258th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).