El Granada Elementary vs Half Moon Bay High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Granada Elementary
Half Moon Bay · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Half Moon Bay High
Half Moon Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students
| Measure | El Granada Elementary Half Moon Bay, California | Half Moon Bay High Half Moon Bay, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1827 of 5,693 | #325 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #24321 of 50,301 | #7289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 324 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| city | Half Moon Bay | Half Moon Bay |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Half Moon Bay High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 51.2).
- •El Granada Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Half Moon Bay High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •El Granada Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 25.7%).
- •Half Moon Bay High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 23.1).
- •Half Moon Bay High is the larger school with 911 students compared with 324.
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 Granada Elementary better than Half Moon Bay High?
On the Success Index (US), Half Moon Bay High ranks higher (54.1 vs 51.2 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 Granada Elementary and Half Moon Bay High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Half Moon Bay and Half Moon Bay in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Granada Elementary: 324. Half Moon Bay High: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Granada Elementary and Half Moon Bay High rank in California?
El Granada Elementary is 1827th of 5,693 and Half Moon Bay High is 325th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).