Granite Hills High vs John Muir High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 223 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Hills High
Porterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
John Muir High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
| Measure | Granite Hills High Porterville, California | John Muir High Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1012 of 1,343 | #1227 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14570 of 16,910 | #15942 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,206 | 1,206 |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | 1,206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| city | Porterville | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 15.9).
- •Granite Hills High does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Granite Hills High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •John Muir High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 95.6%).
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 John Muir High?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Hills High ranks higher (24.0 vs 15.9 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 John Muir High?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Hills High: 1,206. John Muir High: 1,206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Hills High and John Muir High rank in California?
Granite Hills High is 1012th of 1,343 and John Muir High is 1227th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).