Ceres High vs Mae Hensley Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ceres High
Ceres · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,660 students
Mae Hensley Junior High
Ceres · Public middle · Grades 7–8
636 students
| Measure | Ceres High Ceres, California | Mae Hensley Junior High Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,343 | #1117 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13545 of 16,910 | #14528 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,660 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 1,660 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 21% |
| city | Ceres | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ceres High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 15.3).
- •Ceres High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Ceres High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Ceres High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 93.1%).
- •Ceres High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.6).
- •Ceres High is the larger school with 1,660 students compared with 636.
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 Ceres High better than Mae Hensley Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Ceres High ranks higher (29.0 vs 15.3 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 Ceres High and Mae Hensley Junior High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ceres High: 1,660. Mae Hensley Junior High: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ceres High and Mae Hensley Junior High rank in California?
Ceres High is 869th of 1,343 and Mae Hensley Junior High is 1117th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).