Garden Grove High vs Mitchell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Grove High
Garden Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,148 students
Mitchell Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
390 students
| Measure | Garden Grove High Garden Grove, California | Mitchell Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #456 of 1,343 | #2775 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9306 of 16,910 | #34054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,148 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Grove High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 36.9).
- •Mitchell Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Garden Grove High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 49%).
- •Garden Grove High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 84.6%).
- •Garden Grove High does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.0).
- •Garden Grove High is the larger school with 2,148 students compared with 390.
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 Garden Grove High better than Mitchell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Grove High ranks higher (46.5 vs 36.9 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 Garden Grove High and Mitchell Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Grove High: 2,148. Mitchell Elementary: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Grove High and Mitchell Elementary rank in California?
Garden Grove High is 456th of 1,343 and Mitchell Elementary is 2775th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).