Dana Hills High vs Marco Forster Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dana Hills High
Dana Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,725 students
Marco Forster Middle
San Juan Capistrano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
930 students
| Measure | Dana Hills High Dana Point, California | Marco Forster Middle San Juan Capistrano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 1,343 | #553 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6377 of 16,910 | #9702 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,725 | 930 |
| Enrollment | 1,725 | 930 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| city | Dana Point | San Juan Capistrano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dana Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 40.5).
- •Dana Hills High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Dana Hills High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Dana Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 75.1%).
- •Marco Forster Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.8).
- •Dana Hills High is the larger school with 1,725 students compared with 930.
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 Dana Hills High better than Marco Forster Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dana Hills High ranks higher (57.7 vs 40.5 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 Dana Hills High and Marco Forster Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dana Hills High: 1,725. Marco Forster Middle: 930. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dana Hills High and Marco Forster Middle rank in California?
Dana Hills High is 269th of 1,343 and Marco Forster Middle is 553rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).