Del Norte High vs Poway to Palomar Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Norte High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,557 students
Poway to Palomar Middle College High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 11–12
88 students
| Measure | Del Norte High San Diego, California | Poway to Palomar Middle College High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 1,343 | #100 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1247 of 16,910 | #3110 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 2,557 | 88 |
| Enrollment | 2,557 | 88 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 44.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | – |
| Math proficiency | 81% | – |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Norte High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 70.8).
- •Del Norte High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 19.3%).
- •Del Norte High does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 44.0).
- •Del Norte High is the larger school with 2,557 students compared with 88.
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 Del Norte High better than Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), Del Norte High ranks higher (80.1 vs 70.8 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 Del Norte High and Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Norte High: 2,557. Poway to Palomar Middle College High: 88. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Norte High and Poway to Palomar Middle College High rank in California?
Del Norte High is 19th of 1,343 and Poway to Palomar Middle College High is 100th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).