Forest Grove Elementary vs Pacific Grove High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 277 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Grove Elementary
Pacific Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Pacific Grove High
Pacific Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
552 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Elementary Pacific Grove, California | Pacific Grove High Pacific Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #723 of 5,693 | #26 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10117 of 50,301 | #1369 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 324 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Pacific Grove | Pacific Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Grove High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 71.7).
- •Pacific Grove High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Pacific Grove High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Pacific Grove High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 22.2%).
- •Pacific Grove High does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.1).
- •Pacific Grove High is the larger school with 552 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 Forest Grove Elementary better than Pacific Grove High?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Grove High ranks higher (79.4 vs 71.7 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 Forest Grove Elementary and Pacific Grove High?
About 277 m in a straight line, between Pacific Grove and Pacific Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Elementary: 324. Pacific Grove High: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Elementary and Pacific Grove High rank in California?
Forest Grove Elementary is 723rd of 5,693 and Pacific Grove High is 26th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).