Aliso Niguel High vs Aliso Viejo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aliso Niguel High
Aliso Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,563 students
Aliso Viejo Middle
Aliso Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Aliso Niguel High Aliso Viejo, California | Aliso Viejo Middle Aliso Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #151 of 1,343 | #185 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4159 of 16,910 | #3310 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,563 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 2,563 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 65% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Aliso Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aliso Viejo Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 66.5).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 54%).
- •Aliso Niguel High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 70%).
- •Aliso Niguel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 35.4%).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.7).
- •Aliso Niguel High is the larger school with 2,563 students compared with 803.
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 Aliso Niguel High better than Aliso Viejo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Aliso Viejo Middle ranks higher (70.1 vs 66.5 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 Aliso Niguel High and Aliso Viejo Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Aliso Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aliso Niguel High: 2,563. Aliso Viejo Middle: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aliso Niguel High and Aliso Viejo Middle rank in California?
Aliso Niguel High is 151st of 1,343 and Aliso Viejo Middle is 185th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).