Hillsdale Middle vs Valhalla High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsdale Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,481 students
Valhalla High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,728 students
| Measure | Hillsdale Middle El Cajon, California | Valhalla High El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 1,334 | #440 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8141 of 15,369 | #8898 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,481 | 1,728 |
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 1,728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 44% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.7 vs 48.1).
- •Hillsdale Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Valhalla High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Valhalla High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 73.3%).
- •Hillsdale Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.7).
- •Valhalla High is the larger school with 1,728 students compared with 1,481.
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 Hillsdale Middle better than Valhalla High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillsdale Middle and Valhalla High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsdale Middle: 1,481. Valhalla High: 1,728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsdale Middle and Valhalla High rank in California?
Hillsdale Middle is 454th of 1,334 and Valhalla High is 440th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).