Cayucos Elementary vs Morro Bay High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cayucos Elementary
Cayucos · Public elementary · Grades K–8
185 students
Morro Bay High
Morro Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
751 students
| Measure | Cayucos Elementary Cayucos, California | Morro Bay High Morro Bay, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #688 of 5,693 | #308 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9701 of 50,301 | #6912 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 185 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Cayucos | Morro Bay |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cayucos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 55.5).
- •Cayucos Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Morro Bay High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Cayucos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 51.1%).
- •Cayucos Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.9).
- •Morro Bay High is the larger school with 751 students compared with 185.
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 Cayucos Elementary better than Morro Bay High?
On the Success Index (US), Cayucos Elementary ranks higher (72.3 vs 55.5 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 Cayucos Elementary and Morro Bay High?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Cayucos and Morro Bay in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cayucos Elementary: 185. Morro Bay High: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cayucos Elementary and Morro Bay High rank in California?
Cayucos Elementary is 688th of 5,693 and Morro Bay High is 308th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).