Garey High vs Mission Viejo High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garey High
Pomona · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,567 students
Mission Viejo High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,566 students
| Measure | Garey High Pomona, California | Mission Viejo High Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1172 of 1,343 | #291 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15640 of 16,910 | #6657 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,567 | 1,566 |
| Enrollment | 1,567 | 1,566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 44% |
| city | Pomona | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Viejo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 17.8).
- •Mission Viejo High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 17%).
- •Mission Viejo High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 39%).
- •Mission Viejo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 91.4%).
- •Garey High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.4).
- •Garey High is the larger school with 1,567 students compared with 1,566.
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 Garey High better than Mission Viejo High?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Viejo High ranks higher (56.6 vs 17.8 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 Garey High and Mission Viejo High?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Pomona and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garey High: 1,567. Mission Viejo High: 1,566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garey High and Mission Viejo High rank in California?
Garey High is 1172nd of 1,343 and Mission Viejo High is 291st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).