Coast Union High vs Ferndale High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 624 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coast Union High
Cambria · Public high · Grades 9–12
159 students
Ferndale High
Ferndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
145 students
| Measure | Coast Union High Cambria, California | Ferndale High Ferndale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 1,343 | #548 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8278 of 16,910 | #10632 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 159 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Cambria | Ferndale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coast Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 41.3).
- •Coast Union High does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Coast Union High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Ferndale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 88.7%).
- •Coast Union High does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.1).
- •Coast Union High is the larger school with 159 students compared with 145.
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 Ferndale High?
On the Success Index (US), Coast Union High ranks higher (50.4 vs 41.3 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 Coast Union High and Ferndale High?
About 624 km in a straight line, between Cambria and Ferndale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coast Union High: 159. Ferndale High: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coast Union High and Ferndale High rank in California?
Coast Union High is 389th of 1,343 and Ferndale High is 548th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).