Del Norte High vs Monterey Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Norte High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,557 students
Monterey Ridge Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
770 students
| Measure | Del Norte High San Diego, California | Monterey Ridge Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #19 of 1,343 | #209 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1247 of 16,910 | #4267 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,557 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 2,557 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 84% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 80.1).
- •Monterey Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Del Norte High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Del Norte High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 15.3%).
- •Del Norte High does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 25.7).
- •Del Norte High is the larger school with 2,557 students compared with 770.
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 Del Norte High better than Monterey Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Ridge Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 80.1 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 Del Norte High and Monterey Ridge Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Norte High: 2,557. Monterey Ridge Elementary: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Norte High and Monterey Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Del Norte High is 19th of 1,343 and Monterey Ridge Elementary is 209th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).