JCS - Cedar Cove vs Pacific Coast Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in California, United States, 597 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JCS - Cedar Cove
Encinitas · Charter other · Grades K–12
131 students
Pacific Coast Charter
Watsonville · Charter other · Grades K–12
132 students
| Measure | JCS - Cedar Cove Encinitas, California | Pacific Coast Charter Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 131 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Encinitas | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •JCS - Cedar Cove does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •JCS - Cedar Cove does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •JCS - Cedar Cove does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 78%).
- •JCS - Cedar Cove does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 22.0).
- •Pacific Coast Charter is the larger school with 132 students compared with 131.
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 JCS - Cedar Cove better than Pacific Coast Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are JCS - Cedar Cove and Pacific Coast Charter?
About 597 km in a straight line, between Encinitas and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JCS - Cedar Cove: 131. Pacific Coast Charter: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JCS - Cedar Cove and Pacific Coast Charter rank in California?
JCS - Cedar Cove is unranked and Pacific Coast Charter is unranked among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).