Granite Hills High vs Meridian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km 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
Meridian Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
| Measure | Granite Hills High El Cajon, California | Meridian Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #531 of 1,343 | #5264 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10470 of 16,910 | #48689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,331 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 2,331 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 12.5).
- •Granite Hills High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Granite Hills High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 31%).
- •Granite Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 93.2%).
- •Meridian Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.3).
- •Granite Hills High is the larger school with 2,331 students compared with 570.
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 Meridian Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Hills High ranks higher (42.0 vs 12.5 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 Meridian Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Hills High: 2,331. Meridian Elementary: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Hills High and Meridian Elementary rank in California?
Granite Hills High is 531st of 1,343 and Meridian Elementary is 5264th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).