Grossmont High vs Northmont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grossmont High
La Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,172 students
Northmont Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Grossmont High La Mesa, California | Northmont Elementary La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #511 of 1,343 | #1930 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10147 of 16,910 | #25389 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,172 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 2,172 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northmont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 43.2).
- •Northmont Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Grossmont High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Northmont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 64%).
- •Grossmont High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 24.8).
- •Grossmont High is the larger school with 2,172 students compared with 422.
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 Grossmont High better than Northmont Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northmont Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 43.2 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 Grossmont High and Northmont Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grossmont High: 2,172. Northmont Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grossmont High and Northmont Elementary rank in California?
Grossmont High is 511th of 1,343 and Northmont Elementary is 1930th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).