2026 data report
San Diego County schools
Three years of CDE SARC data for the 772 public schools in San Diego County, CA — recovery trends, biggest movers, and teacher staffing.
From CDE SARC, cycles 22-23, 23-24, 24-25. Last refreshed 2026-05-15.
Public schools
772
Students enrolled
473,830
Median fit (default)
5.7
Statewide rank
#7 of 49
Biggest movers in San Diego County
Top 6 schools by default-fit-score change, 23/24 → 24/25. Schools with fewer than 100 enrolled students excluded.
Recovery in San Diego County
County medians (plum) overlaid on statewide medians (dashed grey), 22/23 → 24/25.
Math proficiency (% met/exceeded)
Reading proficiency (% met/exceeded)
Science proficiency (% met/exceeded)
Chronic absenteeism rate (%)
Suspension rate (%)
Fully credentialed teachers (%)
Average class size
Teacher pay share of total compensation (%)
4-year graduation rate (%)
Teacher staffing in San Diego County
Fully credentialed (%)
85.5%
Statewide avg: 76.0%
Teacher pay share (%)
31.4%
Share of total compensation going to teacher salaries