McKinley Elementary vs Santa Barbara Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students
Santa Barbara Senior High
Santa Barbara · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,924 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Santa Barbara Senior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4917 of 5,693 | #495 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47445 of 50,301 | #9928 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 293 | 1,924 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 1,924 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 37% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Barbara Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 15.4).
- •Santa Barbara Senior High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 9%).
- •Santa Barbara Senior High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 27%).
- •Santa Barbara Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 80.9%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.6).
- •Santa Barbara Senior High is the larger school with 1,924 students compared with 293.
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 McKinley Elementary better than Santa Barbara Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Barbara Senior High ranks higher (44.1 vs 15.4 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 McKinley Elementary and Santa Barbara Senior High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 293. Santa Barbara Senior High: 1,924. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Santa Barbara Senior High rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 4917th of 5,693 and Santa Barbara Senior High is 495th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).