Hope Elementary vs Sage Creek High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
659 students
Sage Creek High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students
| Measure | Hope Elementary Carlsbad, California | Sage Creek High Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #696 of 5,693 | #120 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9787 of 50,301 | #3409 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 659 | 1,289 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 1,289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 59% |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 69.6).
- •Hope Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Sage Creek High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Hope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 29.8%).
- •Hope Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.8).
- •Sage Creek High is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 659.
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 Hope Elementary better than Sage Creek High?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 69.6 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 Hope Elementary and Sage Creek High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Elementary: 659. Sage Creek High: 1,289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Elementary and Sage Creek High rank in California?
Hope Elementary is 696th of 5,693 and Sage Creek High is 120th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).