Knob Hill Elementary vs Mission Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knob Hill Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
Mission Hills High
San Marcos · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,751 students
| Measure | Knob Hill Elementary San Marcos, California | Mission Hills High San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1211 of 5,693 | #432 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16187 of 50,301 | #8823 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 725 | 2,751 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 2,751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 36% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knob Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 48.3).
- •Knob Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Knob Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Knob Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 44.6%).
- •Knob Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 24.8).
- •Mission Hills High is the larger school with 2,751 students compared with 725.
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 Knob Hill Elementary better than Mission Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Knob Hill Elementary ranks higher (62.9 vs 48.3 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 Knob Hill Elementary and Mission Hills High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knob Hill Elementary: 725. Mission Hills High: 2,751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knob Hill Elementary and Mission Hills High rank in California?
Knob Hill Elementary is 1211th of 5,693 and Mission Hills High is 432nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).