Mission Oak High vs Tulare Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Oak High
Tulare · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,678 students
Tulare Union High
Tulare · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,616 students
| Measure | Mission Oak High Tulare, California | Tulare Union High Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #688 of 1,343 | #684 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12046 of 16,910 | #12034 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,678 | 1,616 |
| Enrollment | 1,678 | 1,616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.7 vs 35.8).
- •Tulare Union High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Mission Oak High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Mission Oak High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 75.3%).
- •Mission Oak High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.3).
- •Mission Oak High is the larger school with 1,678 students compared with 1,616.
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 Oak High better than Tulare Union High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mission Oak High and Tulare Union High?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Oak High: 1,678. Tulare Union High: 1,616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Oak High and Tulare Union High rank in California?
Mission Oak High is 688th of 1,343 and Tulare Union High is 684th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).