Crawford High vs Darnall Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crawford High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,318 students
Darnall Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
442 students
| Measure | Crawford High San Diego, California | Darnall Charter San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1226 of 1,343 | #4109 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15922 of 16,910 | #43378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,318 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darnall Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 16.0).
- •Darnall Charter does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Crawford High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Darnall Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 92.9%).
- •Darnall Charter does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.3).
- •Crawford High is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 442.
- •Crawford High is a public school while Darnall Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Crawford High better than Darnall Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Darnall Charter ranks higher (22.3 vs 16.0 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 Crawford High and Darnall Charter?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crawford High: 1,318. Darnall Charter: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crawford High and Darnall Charter rank in California?
Crawford High is 1226th of 1,343 and Darnall Charter is 4109th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).