Alta Vista Elementary vs Granite 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.
Alta Vista Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
Granite Hills High
Porterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary Porterville, California | Granite Hills High Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5587 of 5,693 | #1012 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49830 of 50,301 | #14570 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 531 | 1,206 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 1,206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 19% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 8.3).
- •Granite Hills High does better on math proficiency (19% vs 11%).
- •Granite Hills High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 19%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 95.6%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.3).
- •Granite Hills High is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 531.
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 Alta Vista Elementary better than Granite Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Hills High ranks higher (24.0 vs 8.3 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 Alta Vista Elementary and Granite Hills High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary: 531. Granite Hills High: 1,206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary and Granite Hills High rank in California?
Alta Vista Elementary is 5587th of 5,693 and Granite Hills High is 1012th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).