Mendocino High vs Mendocino K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendocino High
Mendocino · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students
Mendocino K-8
Mendocino · Public elementary · Grades K–8
241 students
| Measure | Mendocino High Mendocino, California | Mendocino K-8 Mendocino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,343 | #2088 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4330 of 16,910 | #27406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 165 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 45% |
| city | Mendocino | Mendocino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendocino High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 46.7).
- •Mendocino High does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 45%).
- •Mendocino High does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 51%).
- •Mendocino High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 68.5%).
- •Mendocino High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •Mendocino K-8 is the larger school with 241 students compared with 165.
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 Mendocino High better than Mendocino K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Mendocino High ranks higher (65.8 vs 46.7 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 Mendocino High and Mendocino K-8?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mendocino and Mendocino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendocino High: 165. Mendocino K-8: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendocino High and Mendocino K-8 rank in California?
Mendocino High is 158th of 1,343 and Mendocino K-8 is 2088th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).