Granite Hills High vs Madison Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 438 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Hills High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,331 students
Madison Avenue Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
670 students
| Measure | Granite Hills High El Cajon, California | Madison Avenue Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #531 of 1,343 | #4071 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10470 of 16,910 | #43228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,331 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 2,331 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 22.6).
- •Granite Hills High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Granite Hills High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- •Granite Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 90.9%).
- •Granite Hills High does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 24.8).
- •Granite Hills High is the larger school with 2,331 students compared with 670.
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 Madison Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Hills High ranks higher (42.0 vs 22.6 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 Madison Avenue Elementary?
About 438 m in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Hills High: 2,331. Madison Avenue Elementary: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Hills High and Madison Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Granite Hills High is 531st of 1,343 and Madison Avenue Elementary is 4071st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).