Salinas High vs Spreckels Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salinas High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,380 students
Spreckels Elementary
Spreckels · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | Salinas High Salinas, California | Spreckels Elementary Spreckels, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 1,343 | #1219 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12440 of 16,910 | #16283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,380 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 2,380 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 54% |
| city | Salinas | Spreckels |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spreckels Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 34.0).
- •Spreckels Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 31%).
- •Spreckels Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Spreckels Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 77.5%).
- •Salinas High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.0).
- •Salinas High is the larger school with 2,380 students compared with 529.
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 Salinas High better than Spreckels Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spreckels Elementary ranks higher (62.8 vs 34.0 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 Salinas High and Spreckels Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Spreckels in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salinas High: 2,380. Spreckels Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salinas High and Spreckels Elementary rank in California?
Salinas High is 727th of 1,343 and Spreckels Elementary is 1219th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).