El Cajon Valley High vs Granite Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Cajon Valley High
El Cajon ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
1,701 students
Granite Hills High
El Cajon ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
2,331 students
| Measure | El Cajon Valley High El Cajon, California | Granite Hills High El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1293 of 1,343 | #531 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16456 of 16,910 | #10470 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades 9โ12 |
| Students | 1,701 | 2,331 |
| Enrollment | 1,701 | 2,331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 42% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขGranite Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 11.8).
- โขGranite Hills High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- โขGranite Hills High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- โขGranite Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 88.8%).
- โขEl Cajon Valley High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 24.3).
- โขGranite Hills High is the larger school with 2,331 students compared with 1,701.
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 El Cajon Valley High better than Granite Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Hills High ranks higher (42.0 vs 11.8 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 El Cajon Valley High and Granite Hills High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Cajon Valley High: 1,701. Granite Hills High: 2,331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Cajon Valley High and Granite Hills High rank in California?
El Cajon Valley High is 1293rd of 1,343 and Granite Hills High is 531st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).