Gonzales High vs Morro Bay High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gonzales High
Gonzales · Public high · Grades 9–12
751 students
Morro Bay High
Morro Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
751 students
| Measure | Gonzales High Gonzales, California | Morro Bay High Morro Bay, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1104 of 1,343 | #308 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15202 of 16,910 | #6912 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 751 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| city | Gonzales | Morro Bay |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morro Bay High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 20.4).
- •Morro Bay High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Morro Bay High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Morro Bay High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 83.9%).
- •Morro Bay High does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.8).
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 Gonzales High better than Morro Bay High?
On the Success Index (US), Morro Bay High ranks higher (55.5 vs 20.4 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 Gonzales High and Morro Bay High?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Gonzales and Morro Bay in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gonzales High: 751. Morro Bay High: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gonzales High and Morro Bay High rank in California?
Gonzales High is 1104th of 1,343 and Morro Bay High is 308th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).