El Camino High vs Sunshine Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 547 m 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
Sunshine Gardens Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
| Measure | El Camino High South San Francisco, California | Sunshine Gardens Elementary South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 1,343 | #2402 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4927 of 16,910 | #30786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,053 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| 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 41.8).
- •El Camino High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •El Camino High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •El Camino High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 48.3%).
- •El Camino High does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.4).
- •El Camino High is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 329.
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 Sunshine Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Camino High ranks higher (63.4 vs 41.8 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 Sunshine Gardens Elementary?
About 547 m in a straight line, between South San Francisco and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Camino High: 1,053. Sunshine Gardens Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Camino High and Sunshine Gardens Elementary rank in California?
El Camino High is 192nd of 1,343 and Sunshine Gardens Elementary is 2402nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).