Aliso Niguel High vs Don Juan Avila Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 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
Don Juan Avila Middle
Aliso Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
863 students
| Measure | Aliso Niguel High Aliso Viejo, California | Don Juan Avila Middle Aliso Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #151 of 1,343 | #135 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4159 of 16,910 | #2353 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,563 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 2,563 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 69% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Aliso Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Juan Avila Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 66.5).
- •Don Juan Avila Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Don Juan Avila Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 33.1%).
- •Aliso Niguel High does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.7).
- •Aliso Niguel High is the larger school with 2,563 students compared with 863.
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 Don Juan Avila Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Don Juan Avila Middle ranks higher (75.0 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 Don Juan Avila Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Aliso Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aliso Niguel High: 2,563. Don Juan Avila Middle: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aliso Niguel High and Don Juan Avila Middle rank in California?
Aliso Niguel High is 151st of 1,343 and Don Juan Avila Middle is 135th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).