El Camino High vs Nichols Elementary
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.
El Camino High
Oceanside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,463 students
Nichols Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
| Measure | El Camino High Oceanside, California | Nichols Elementary Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #760 of 1,343 | #3285 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12680 of 16,910 | #38224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,463 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 2,463 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Camino High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 30.5).
- •Nichols Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •El Camino High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •El Camino High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 67.2%).
- •Nichols Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.5).
- •El Camino High is the larger school with 2,463 students compared with 522.
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 El Camino High better than Nichols Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Camino High ranks higher (32.9 vs 30.5 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 El Camino High and Nichols Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Camino High: 2,463. Nichols Elementary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Camino High and Nichols Elementary rank in California?
El Camino High is 760th of 1,343 and Nichols Elementary is 3285th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).