Mendota High vs Mendota Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 370 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendota High
Mendota · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,065 students
Mendota Junior High
Mendota · Public middle · Grades 7–8
612 students
| Measure | Mendota High Mendota, California | Mendota Junior High Mendota, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #742 of 1,343 | #997 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12547 of 16,910 | #13961 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,065 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| city | Mendota | Mendota |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendota High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 18.9).
- •Mendota High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Mendota High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Mendota Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 97.5%).
- •Mendota Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.2).
- •Mendota High is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 612.
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 Mendota High better than Mendota Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Mendota High ranks higher (33.5 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 Mendota High and Mendota Junior High?
About 370 m in a straight line, between Mendota and Mendota in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendota High: 1,065. Mendota Junior High: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendota High and Mendota Junior High rank in California?
Mendota High is 742nd of 1,343 and Mendota Junior High is 997th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).