Coast Union High vs Santa Lucia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Santa Lucia Middle
Cambria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
112 students
| Measure | Coast Union High Cambria, California | Santa Lucia Middle Cambria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 1,343 | #353 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8278 of 16,910 | #6514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 159 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 47% |
| city | Cambria | Cambria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Lucia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 50.4).
- •Santa Lucia Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Coast Union High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •Santa Lucia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 88.7%).
- •Coast Union High does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.4).
- •Coast Union High is the larger school with 159 students compared with 112.
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 Santa Lucia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Lucia Middle ranks higher (55.3 vs 50.4 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 Coast Union High and Santa Lucia Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cambria and Cambria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coast Union High: 159. Santa Lucia Middle: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coast Union High and Santa Lucia Middle rank in California?
Coast Union High is 389th of 1,343 and Santa Lucia Middle is 353rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).