John Muir Elementary vs Merced High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
613 students
Merced High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,943 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary Merced, California | Merced High Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4509 of 5,693 | #1042 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45528 of 50,301 | #14764 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 613 | 1,943 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 1,943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 19% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merced High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 18.9).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Merced High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Merced High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 88.6%).
- •Merced High does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 26.7).
- •Merced High is the larger school with 1,943 students compared with 613.
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 John Muir Elementary better than Merced High?
On the Success Index (US), Merced High ranks higher (23.0 vs 18.9 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 John Muir Elementary and Merced High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary: 613. Merced High: 1,943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary and Merced High rank in California?
John Muir Elementary is 4509th of 5,693 and Merced High is 1042nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).