Rancho Bernardo High vs Turtleback Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho Bernardo High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,210 students
Turtleback Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
| Measure | Rancho Bernardo High San Diego, California | Turtleback Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 1,343 | #781 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1963 of 16,910 | #10841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,210 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 2,210 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Bernardo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 70.7).
- •Rancho Bernardo High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Rancho Bernardo High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 65%).
- •Rancho Bernardo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 21.6%).
- •Turtleback Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 24.6).
- •Rancho Bernardo High is the larger school with 2,210 students compared with 458.
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 Rancho Bernardo High better than Turtleback Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Bernardo High ranks higher (75.9 vs 70.7 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 Rancho Bernardo High and Turtleback Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Bernardo High: 2,210. Turtleback Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Bernardo High and Turtleback Elementary rank in California?
Rancho Bernardo High is 50th of 1,343 and Turtleback Elementary is 781st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).