Henry High vs Maryland Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,485 students
Maryland Avenue Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
| Measure | Henry High San Diego, California | Maryland Avenue Elementary La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 1,343 | #2165 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7233 of 16,910 | #28331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,485 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 40% |
| city | San Diego | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 45.4).
- •Henry High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Henry High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Henry High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 58.5%).
- •Maryland Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 26.4).
- •Henry High is the larger school with 2,485 students compared with 451.
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 Henry High better than Maryland Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Henry High ranks higher (54.3 vs 45.4 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 Henry High and Maryland Avenue Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry High: 2,485. Maryland Avenue Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry High and Maryland Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Henry High is 321st of 1,343 and Maryland Avenue Elementary is 2165th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).