Corona del Mar High vs North Salinas High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 484 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corona del Mar High
Newport Beach · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,106 students
North Salinas High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,106 students
| Measure | Corona del Mar High Newport Beach, California | North Salinas High Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,343 | #943 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3642 of 16,910 | #14101 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,106 | 2,106 |
| Enrollment | 2,106 | 2,106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 25% |
| city | Newport Beach | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corona del Mar High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 26.4).
- •Corona del Mar High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 25%).
- •Corona del Mar High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Corona del Mar High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 93.5%).
- •North Salinas High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.9).
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 Corona del Mar High better than North Salinas High?
On the Success Index (US), Corona del Mar High ranks higher (68.6 vs 26.4 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 Corona del Mar High and North Salinas High?
About 484 km in a straight line, between Newport Beach and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corona del Mar High: 2,106. North Salinas High: 2,106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corona del Mar High and North Salinas High rank in California?
Corona del Mar High is 133rd of 1,343 and North Salinas High is 943rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).