Diegueno Middle vs La Costa Canyon High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diegueno Middle
Encinitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
737 students
La Costa Canyon High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
| Measure | Diegueno Middle Encinitas, California | La Costa Canyon High Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 1,334 | #155 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1764 of 15,369 | #4263 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 737 | 1,774 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 1,774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 51% |
| city | Encinitas | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diegueno Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 66.1).
- •Diegueno Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 51%).
- •Diegueno Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Diegueno Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 18.3%).
- •La Costa Canyon High does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.6).
- •La Costa Canyon High is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 737.
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 Diegueno Middle better than La Costa Canyon High?
On the Success Index (US), Diegueno Middle ranks higher (78.3 vs 66.1 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 Diegueno Middle and La Costa Canyon High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Encinitas and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diegueno Middle: 737. La Costa Canyon High: 1,774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diegueno Middle and La Costa Canyon High rank in California?
Diegueno Middle is 97th of 1,334 and La Costa Canyon High is 155th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).