Bolsa Grande High vs Merton E. Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 822 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolsa Grande High
Garden Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,701 students
Merton E. Hill Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
278 students
| Measure | Bolsa Grande High Garden Grove, California | Merton E. Hill Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #435 of 1,343 | #1958 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8839 of 16,910 | #25758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,701 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 1,701 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.2 vs 49.1).
- •Merton E. Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Bolsa Grande High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Merton E. Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 86.2%).
- •Bolsa Grande High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.4).
- •Bolsa Grande High is the larger school with 1,701 students compared with 278.
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 Bolsa Grande High better than Merton E. Hill Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bolsa Grande High and Merton E. Hill Elementary?
About 822 m in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolsa Grande High: 1,701. Merton E. Hill Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolsa Grande High and Merton E. Hill Elementary rank in California?
Bolsa Grande High is 435th of 1,343 and Merton E. Hill Elementary is 1958th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).