Capistrano Valley High vs Niguel Hills Middle
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.
Capistrano Valley High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,991 students
Niguel Hills Middle
Laguna Niguel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
| Measure | Capistrano Valley High Mission Viejo, California | Niguel Hills Middle Laguna Niguel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 1,343 | #248 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6560 of 16,910 | #4499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,991 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 1,991 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 61% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Laguna Niguel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niguel Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 57.0).
- •Niguel Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •Capistrano Valley High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •Capistrano Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 44.6%).
- •Niguel Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.9).
- •Capistrano Valley High is the larger school with 1,991 students compared with 693.
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 Capistrano Valley High better than Niguel Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Niguel Hills Middle ranks higher (64.5 vs 57.0 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 Capistrano Valley High and Niguel Hills Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capistrano Valley High: 1,991. Niguel Hills Middle: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capistrano Valley High and Niguel Hills Middle rank in California?
Capistrano Valley High is 282nd of 1,343 and Niguel Hills Middle is 248th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).