El Camino High vs South San Francisco High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Camino High
South San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,053 students
South San Francisco High
South San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,239 students
| Measure | El Camino High South San Francisco, California | South San Francisco High South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 1,343 | #508 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4927 of 16,910 | #10136 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,053 | 1,239 |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 1,239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | South San Francisco | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Camino High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 43.3).
- •El Camino High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •El Camino High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 53%).
- •El Camino High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 41.8%).
- •El Camino High does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.5).
- •South San Francisco High is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 1,053.
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 South San Francisco High?
On the Success Index (US), El Camino High ranks higher (63.4 vs 43.3 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 South San Francisco High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between South San Francisco and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Camino High: 1,053. South San Francisco High: 1,239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Camino High and South San Francisco High rank in California?
El Camino High is 192nd of 1,343 and South San Francisco High is 508th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).