Cobalt Institute of Math and Science vs Discovery School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science
Victorville · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,058 students
Discovery School of the Arts
Victorville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
902 students
| Measure | Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Victorville, California | Discovery School of the Arts Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #706 of 1,343 | #2552 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12210 of 16,910 | #31990 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,058 | 902 |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 902 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Victorville | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 34.9).
- •Discovery School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Cobalt Institute of Math and Science does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Discovery School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 80%).
- •Cobalt Institute of Math and Science does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 26.5).
- •Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 902.
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 Cobalt Institute of Math and Science better than Discovery School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery School of the Arts ranks higher (39.9 vs 34.9 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 Cobalt Institute of Math and Science and Discovery School of the Arts?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Victorville and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science: 1,058. Discovery School of the Arts: 902. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cobalt Institute of Math and Science and Discovery School of the Arts rank in California?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is 706th of 1,343 and Discovery School of the Arts is 2552nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).