Discovery Elementary vs High Tech High North County
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
717 students
High Tech High North County
San Marcos · Charter high · Grades 9–12
409 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary San Marcos, California | High Tech High North County San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 5,693 | #230 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8009 of 50,301 | #5529 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 717 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 42% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 61.1).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •High Tech High North County does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 41.6%).
- •High Tech High North County does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 26.6).
- •Discovery Elementary is the larger school with 717 students compared with 409.
- •Discovery Elementary is a public school while High Tech High North County 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 Discovery Elementary better than High Tech High North County?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (74.9 vs 61.1 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 Discovery Elementary and High Tech High North County?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 717. High Tech High North County: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and High Tech High North County rank in California?
Discovery Elementary is 554th of 5,693 and High Tech High North County is 230th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).