Fontana A. B. Miller High vs Rio Mesa High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fontana A. B. Miller High
Fontana · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,950 students
Rio Mesa High
Oxnard · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,951 students
| Measure | Fontana A. B. Miller High Fontana, California | Rio Mesa High Oxnard, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 1,343 | #966 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10362 of 16,910 | #14266 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,950 | 1,951 |
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 1,951 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| city | Fontana | Oxnard |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fontana A. B. Miller High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 25.6).
- •Fontana A. B. Miller High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Fontana A. B. Miller High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Rio Mesa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 75.3%).
- •Fontana A. B. Miller High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.2).
- •Rio Mesa High is the larger school with 1,951 students compared with 1,950.
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 Fontana A. B. Miller High better than Rio Mesa High?
On the Success Index (US), Fontana A. B. Miller High ranks higher (42.4 vs 25.6 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 Fontana A. B. Miller High and Rio Mesa High?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Oxnard in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fontana A. B. Miller High: 1,950. Rio Mesa High: 1,951. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fontana A. B. Miller High and Rio Mesa High rank in California?
Fontana A. B. Miller High is 524th of 1,343 and Rio Mesa High is 966th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).