Fort Bragg High vs Mendocino High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Bragg High
Fort Bragg · Public high · Grades 9–12
569 students
Mendocino High
Mendocino · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students
| Measure | Fort Bragg High Fort Bragg, California | Mendocino High Mendocino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #671 of 1,343 | #158 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11884 of 16,910 | #4330 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 569 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 54.5% |
| city | Fort Bragg | Mendocino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendocino High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 36.3).
- •Mendocino High does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 27%).
- •Mendocino High does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 57%).
- •Mendocino High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 77.5%).
- •Mendocino High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.2).
- •Fort Bragg High is the larger school with 569 students compared with 165.
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 Fort Bragg High better than Mendocino High?
On the Success Index (US), Mendocino High ranks higher (65.8 vs 36.3 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 Fort Bragg High and Mendocino High?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Fort Bragg and Mendocino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Bragg High: 569. Mendocino High: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Bragg High and Mendocino High rank in California?
Fort Bragg High is 671st of 1,343 and Mendocino High is 158th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).