Mariposa County High vs Pierce High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 249 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mariposa County High
Mariposa · Public high · Grades 9–12
461 students
Pierce High
Arbuckle · Public high · Grades 9–12
463 students
| Measure | Mariposa County High Mariposa, California | Pierce High Arbuckle, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #452 of 1,343 | #796 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9161 of 16,910 | #13001 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 461 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Mariposa | Arbuckle |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mariposa County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 31.5).
- •Mariposa County High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Mariposa County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 76%).
- •Mariposa County High does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.8).
- •Pierce High is the larger school with 463 students compared with 461.
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 Mariposa County High better than Pierce High?
On the Success Index (US), Mariposa County High ranks higher (47.1 vs 31.5 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 Mariposa County High and Pierce High?
About 249 km in a straight line, between Mariposa and Arbuckle in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mariposa County High: 461. Pierce High: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mariposa County High and Pierce High rank in California?
Mariposa County High is 452nd of 1,343 and Pierce High is 796th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).