Foothill Elementary vs San Marcos Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students
San Marcos Senior High
Santa Barbara · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,926 students
| Measure | Foothill Elementary Santa Barbara, California | San Marcos Senior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 5,693 | #417 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5778 of 50,301 | #8660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 413 | 1,926 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 1,926 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 43% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 49.0).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 43%).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 58%).
- •San Marcos Senior High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.7).
- •San Marcos Senior High is the larger school with 1,926 students compared with 413.
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 Foothill Elementary better than San Marcos Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 49.0 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 Foothill Elementary and San Marcos Senior High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Elementary: 413. San Marcos Senior High: 1,926. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Elementary and San Marcos Senior High rank in California?
Foothill Elementary is 353rd of 5,693 and San Marcos Senior High is 417th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).