Glendale High vs Murrieta Mesa High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendale High
Glendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students
Murrieta Mesa High
Murrieta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students
| Measure | Glendale High Glendale, California | Murrieta Mesa High Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 1,343 | #433 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11910 of 16,910 | #8824 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,066 | 2,066 |
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 2,066 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 38% |
| city | Glendale | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murrieta Mesa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 36.2).
- •Murrieta Mesa High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Murrieta Mesa High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 50%).
- •Glendale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 59.7%).
- •Murrieta Mesa High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.7).
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 Glendale High better than Murrieta Mesa High?
On the Success Index (US), Murrieta Mesa High ranks higher (48.3 vs 36.2 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 Glendale High and Murrieta Mesa High?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glendale High: 2,066. Murrieta Mesa High: 2,066. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glendale High and Murrieta Mesa High rank in California?
Glendale High is 673rd of 1,343 and Murrieta Mesa High is 433rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).