Clairemont High vs John Muir
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clairemont High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
John Muir
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
336 students
| Measure | Clairemont High San Diego, California | John Muir San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #975 of 1,343 | #2899 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14302 of 16,910 | #35271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 823 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 25.4).
- •John Muir does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Clairemont High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •John Muir does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 57.4%).
- •John Muir does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.9).
- •Clairemont High is the larger school with 823 students compared with 336.
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 Clairemont High better than John Muir?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir ranks higher (35.0 vs 25.4 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 Clairemont High and John Muir?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clairemont High: 823. John Muir: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clairemont High and John Muir rank in California?
Clairemont High is 975th of 1,343 and John Muir is 2899th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).