Firebaugh High vs Mendota High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firebaugh High
Firebaugh · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students
Mendota High
Mendota · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,065 students
| Measure | Firebaugh High Firebaugh, California | Mendota High Mendota, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #729 of 1,343 | #742 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12449 of 16,910 | #12547 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 673 | 1,065 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 1,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Firebaugh | Mendota |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.9 vs 33.5).
- •Mendota High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Firebaugh High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Firebaugh High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 97.5%).
- •Firebaugh High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.2).
- •Mendota High is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 673.
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 Firebaugh High better than Mendota High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Firebaugh High and Mendota High?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Firebaugh and Mendota in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Firebaugh High: 673. Mendota High: 1,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Firebaugh High and Mendota High rank in California?
Firebaugh High is 729th of 1,343 and Mendota High is 742nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).