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Coast Union High vs Emery Secondary

A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 274 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCoast Union High
Cambria, California
Emery Secondary
Emeryville, California
Success Index (US)
50
Top 50%
37
Lower 50%
State rank#389 of 1,343#666 of 1,343
National rank#8278 of 16,910#11840 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeHighHigh
Year rangeGrades 9โ€“12Grades 9โ€“12
Students159162
Enrollment159162
Free/reduced-price lunch88.7%60.5%
Students per teacher10.612.5
Reading proficiency74.5%44.5%
Math proficiency34.5%24.5%
cityCambriaEmeryville
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขCoast Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 36.5).
  • โ€ขCoast Union High does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
  • โ€ขCoast Union High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 44.5%).
  • โ€ขEmery Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 88.7%).
  • โ€ขCoast Union High does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.5).
  • โ€ขEmery Secondary is the larger school with 162 students compared with 159.

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 Coast Union High better than Emery Secondary?

On the Success Index (US), Coast Union High ranks higher (50.4 vs 36.5 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 Coast Union High and Emery Secondary?

About 274 km in a straight line, between Cambria and Emeryville in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Coast Union High: 159. Emery Secondary: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Coast Union High and Emery Secondary rank in California?

Coast Union High is 389th of 1,343 and Emery Secondary is 666th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).