Aliso Viejo Middle vs Laguna Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aliso Viejo Middle
Aliso Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
Laguna Hills High
Laguna Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,317 students
| Measure | Aliso Viejo Middle Aliso Viejo, California | Laguna Hills High Laguna Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,334 | #430 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3310 of 15,369 | #8766 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 803 | 1,317 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 1,317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 40% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Laguna Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aliso Viejo Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 48.5).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 40%).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 58.5%).
- •Laguna Hills High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.9).
- •Laguna Hills High is the larger school with 1,317 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 Viejo Middle better than Laguna Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Aliso Viejo Middle ranks higher (70.1 vs 48.5 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 Viejo Middle and Laguna Hills High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Laguna Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aliso Viejo Middle: 803. Laguna Hills High: 1,317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aliso Viejo Middle and Laguna Hills High rank in California?
Aliso Viejo Middle is 185th of 1,334 and Laguna Hills High is 430th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).