Menifee Valley Middle vs Paloma Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Menifee Valley Middle
Menifee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
941 students
Paloma Valley High
Menifee · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,487 students
| Measure | Menifee Valley Middle Menifee, California | Paloma Valley High Menifee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 1,334 | #437 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8678 of 15,369 | #8866 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 941 | 2,487 |
| Enrollment | 941 | 2,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 38% |
| city | Menifee | Menifee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paloma Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 45.2).
- •Menifee Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Paloma Valley High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 56%).
- •Menifee Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 63.5%).
- •Paloma Valley High does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.1).
- •Paloma Valley High is the larger school with 2,487 students compared with 941.
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 Menifee Valley Middle better than Paloma Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Paloma Valley High ranks higher (48.2 vs 45.2 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 Menifee Valley Middle and Paloma Valley High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Menifee and Menifee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Menifee Valley Middle: 941. Paloma Valley High: 2,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Menifee Valley Middle and Paloma Valley High rank in California?
Menifee Valley Middle is 484th of 1,334 and Paloma Valley High is 437th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).