Discovery Elementary vs San Marcos High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
San Marcos High
San Marcos · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,067 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary San Marcos, California | San Marcos High San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 5,693 | #258 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8009 of 50,301 | #6076 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 717 | 3,067 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 3,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 44% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 59.0).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 70%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 32%).
- •San Marcos High does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 26.6).
- •San Marcos High is the larger school with 3,067 students compared with 717.
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 San Marcos High?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (74.9 vs 59.0 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 Discovery Elementary and San Marcos High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 717. San Marcos High: 3,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and San Marcos High rank in California?
Discovery Elementary is 554th of 5,693 and San Marcos High is 258th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).