Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary vs Montgomery Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
Montgomery Senior High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,568 students
| Measure | Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary San Diego, California | Montgomery Senior High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2553 of 5,693 | #749 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #31994 of 50,301 | #12604 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 396 | 1,568 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 1,568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 24% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 33.2).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Montgomery Senior High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 80.7%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.1).
- •Montgomery Senior High is the larger school with 1,568 students compared with 396.
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 Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary better than Montgomery Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary ranks higher (39.9 vs 33.2 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 Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary and Montgomery Senior High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary: 396. Montgomery Senior High: 1,568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary and Montgomery Senior High rank in California?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary is 2553rd of 5,693 and Montgomery Senior High is 749th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).