El Capitan High vs Merced High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Capitan High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,793 students
Merced High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,943 students
| Measure | El Capitan High Merced, California | Merced High Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 1,343 | #1042 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12447 of 16,910 | #14764 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,793 | 1,943 |
| Enrollment | 1,793 | 1,943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 19% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Capitan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 23.0).
- •El Capitan High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •El Capitan High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •El Capitan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 79.4%).
- •El Capitan High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.6).
- •Merced High is the larger school with 1,943 students compared with 1,793.
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 Capitan High better than Merced High?
On the Success Index (US), El Capitan High ranks higher (33.9 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 El Capitan High and Merced High?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Capitan High: 1,793. Merced High: 1,943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Capitan High and Merced High rank in California?
El Capitan High is 728th of 1,343 and Merced High is 1042nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).