Corning Union High vs Estancia High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 793 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corning Union High
Corning · Public high · Grades 9–12
974 students
Estancia High
Costa Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
| Measure | Corning Union High Corning, California | Estancia High Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1041 of 1,343 | #819 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14759 of 16,910 | #13188 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 974 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 974 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 22% |
| city | Corning | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Estancia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 23.0).
- •Estancia High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Estancia High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Corning Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 83.9%).
- •Corning Union High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.8).
- •Estancia High is the larger school with 976 students compared with 974.
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 Corning Union High better than Estancia High?
On the Success Index (US), Estancia High ranks higher (30.7 vs 23.0 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 Corning Union High and Estancia High?
About 793 km in a straight line, between Corning and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corning Union High: 974. Estancia High: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corning Union High and Estancia High rank in California?
Corning Union High is 1041st of 1,343 and Estancia High is 819th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).