Mission Hills High vs San Marcos Elementary
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.
Mission Hills High
San Marcos · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,751 students
San Marcos Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
546 students
| Measure | Mission Hills High San Marcos, California | San Marcos Elementary San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 1,343 | #4015 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8823 of 16,910 | #42903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,751 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 2,751 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 34% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 23.1).
- •Mission Hills High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Mission Hills High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Mission Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 87.2%).
- •San Marcos Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.8).
- •Mission Hills High is the larger school with 2,751 students compared with 546.
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 Mission Hills High better than San Marcos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Hills High ranks higher (48.3 vs 23.1 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 Mission Hills High and San Marcos Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Hills High: 2,751. San Marcos Elementary: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Hills High and San Marcos Elementary rank in California?
Mission Hills High is 432nd of 1,343 and San Marcos Elementary is 4015th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).