Escondido High vs Farr Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escondido High
Escondido · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,656 students
Farr Avenue Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
| Measure | Escondido High Escondido, California | Farr Avenue Elementary Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 1,343 | #4431 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12995 of 16,910 | #45090 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,656 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 1,656 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escondido High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 19.6).
- •Farr Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Escondido High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 29%).
- •Escondido High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 89.5%).
- •Farr Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.4).
- •Escondido High is the larger school with 1,656 students compared with 513.
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 Escondido High better than Farr Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Escondido High ranks higher (31.5 vs 19.6 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 Escondido High and Farr Avenue Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escondido High: 1,656. Farr Avenue Elementary: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escondido High and Farr Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Escondido High is 794th of 1,343 and Farr Avenue Elementary is 4431st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).