Point Loma High vs Silver Gate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Point Loma High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,724 students
Silver Gate Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–4
399 students
| Measure | Point Loma High San Diego, California | Silver Gate Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #426 of 1,343 | #235 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8746 of 16,910 | #4559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,724 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 87% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Gate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 48.6).
- •Silver Gate Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Silver Gate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Silver Gate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 43.3%).
- •Silver Gate Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.0).
- •Point Loma High is the larger school with 1,724 students compared with 399.
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 Point Loma High better than Silver Gate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Gate Elementary ranks higher (80.8 vs 48.6 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 Point Loma High and Silver Gate Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Point Loma High: 1,724. Silver Gate Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Point Loma High and Silver Gate Elementary rank in California?
Point Loma High is 426th of 1,343 and Silver Gate Elementary is 235th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).