Central Coast New Tech High vs Kunst (Tommie) Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Coast New Tech High
Nipomo · Public high · Grades 9–12
318 students
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
912 students
| Measure | Central Coast New Tech High Nipomo, California | Kunst (Tommie) Junior High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 1,343 | #778 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5327 of 16,910 | #12431 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 318 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 30% |
| city | Nipomo | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Coast New Tech High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 27.3).
- •Central Coast New Tech High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Central Coast New Tech High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Central Coast New Tech High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 87.5%).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.9).
- •Kunst (Tommie) Junior High is the larger school with 912 students compared with 318.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Coast New Tech High better than Kunst (Tommie) Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Central Coast New Tech High ranks higher (61.8 vs 27.3 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 Central Coast New Tech High and Kunst (Tommie) Junior High?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Nipomo and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Coast New Tech High: 318. Kunst (Tommie) Junior High: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Coast New Tech High and Kunst (Tommie) Junior High rank in California?
Central Coast New Tech High is 216th of 1,343 and Kunst (Tommie) Junior High is 778th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).