Echo Valley Elementary vs North Monterey County High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echo Valley Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students
North Monterey County High
Castroville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,250 students
| Measure | Echo Valley Elementary Salinas, California | North Monterey County High Castroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5430 of 5,693 | #1001 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49299 of 50,301 | #14502 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 502 | 1,250 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 1,250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 11% |
| city | Salinas | Castroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Monterey County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 10.6).
- •Echo Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •North Monterey County High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 25%).
- •North Monterey County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 89.2%).
- •North Monterey County High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.9).
- •North Monterey County High is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 502.
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 Echo Valley Elementary better than North Monterey County High?
On the Success Index (US), North Monterey County High ranks higher (24.4 vs 10.6 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 Echo Valley Elementary and North Monterey County High?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Castroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echo Valley Elementary: 502. North Monterey County High: 1,250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echo Valley Elementary and North Monterey County High rank in California?
Echo Valley Elementary is 5430th of 5,693 and North Monterey County High is 1001st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).