Lake Elementary vs Sage Creek High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
Sage Creek High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students
| Measure | Lake Elementary Oceanside, California | Sage Creek High Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1570 of 5,693 | #120 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #20682 of 50,301 | #3409 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 696 | 1,289 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Oceanside | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sage Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 56.4).
- •Sage Creek High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Sage Creek High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Sage Creek High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 36.2%).
- •Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.8).
- •Sage Creek High is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 696.
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 Lake Elementary better than Sage Creek High?
On the Success Index (US), Sage Creek High ranks higher (69.6 vs 56.4 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 Lake Elementary and Sage Creek High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Elementary: 696. Sage Creek High: 1,289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Elementary and Sage Creek High rank in California?
Lake Elementary is 1570th of 5,693 and Sage Creek High is 120th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).