Cordova High vs Merced High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 160 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cordova High
Rancho Cordova · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,944 students
Merced High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,943 students
| Measure | Cordova High Rancho Cordova, California | Merced High Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #884 of 1,343 | #1042 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13657 of 16,910 | #14764 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,944 | 1,943 |
| Enrollment | 1,944 | 1,943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 19% |
| city | Rancho Cordova | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cordova High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 23.0).
- •Cordova High does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Cordova High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Cordova High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 79.4%).
- •Cordova High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.6).
- •Cordova High is the larger school with 1,944 students compared with 1,943.
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 Cordova High better than Merced High?
On the Success Index (US), Cordova High ranks higher (28.5 vs 23.0 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 Cordova High and Merced High?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cordova and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cordova High: 1,944. Merced High: 1,943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cordova High and Merced High rank in California?
Cordova High is 884th of 1,343 and Merced High is 1042nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).