Clairemont High vs Holmes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clairemont High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
Holmes Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
| Measure | Clairemont High San Diego, California | Holmes Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #975 of 1,343 | #357 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14302 of 16,910 | #5851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 823 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 27.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 79% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 25.4).
- •Holmes Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 17%).
- •Holmes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 42%).
- •Holmes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 57.4%).
- •Clairemont High does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 27.5).
- •Clairemont High is the larger school with 823 students compared with 495.
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 Clairemont High better than Holmes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Elementary ranks higher (78.5 vs 25.4 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 Clairemont High and Holmes Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clairemont High: 823. Holmes Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clairemont High and Holmes Elementary rank in California?
Clairemont High is 975th of 1,343 and Holmes Elementary is 357th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).