Granite Hills High vs Orange Glen High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Hills High
Apple Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,791 students
Orange Glen High
Escondido · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,788 students
| Measure | Granite Hills High Apple Valley, California | Orange Glen High Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1165 of 1,343 | #971 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15623 of 16,910 | #14288 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,791 | 1,788 |
| Enrollment | 1,791 | 1,788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 16% |
| city | Apple Valley | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Glen High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 17.9).
- •Orange Glen High does better on math proficiency (16% vs 10%).
- •Orange Glen High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Granite Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 89%).
- •Orange Glen High does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.4).
- •Granite Hills High is the larger school with 1,791 students compared with 1,788.
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 Granite Hills High better than Orange Glen High?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Glen High ranks higher (25.5 vs 17.9 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 Granite Hills High and Orange Glen High?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Hills High: 1,791. Orange Glen High: 1,788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Hills High and Orange Glen High rank in California?
Granite Hills High is 1165th of 1,343 and Orange Glen High is 971st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).