Dehesa Elementary vs Granite Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dehesa Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
399 students
Granite Hills High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,331 students
| Measure | Dehesa Elementary El Cajon, California | Granite Hills High El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2574 of 5,693 | #531 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32167 of 50,301 | #10470 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 399 | 2,331 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 2,331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 39.6).
- •Granite Hills High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Granite Hills High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Dehesa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 57.6%).
- •Dehesa Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 24.3).
- •Granite Hills High is the larger school with 2,331 students compared with 399.
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 Dehesa Elementary better than Granite Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Hills High ranks higher (42.0 vs 39.6 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 Dehesa Elementary and Granite Hills High?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dehesa Elementary: 399. Granite Hills High: 2,331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dehesa Elementary and Granite Hills High rank in California?
Dehesa Elementary is 2574th of 5,693 and Granite Hills High is 531st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).