Murrieta Mesa High vs Murrieta Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murrieta Mesa High
Murrieta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students
Murrieta Valley High
Murrieta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,104 students
| Measure | Murrieta Mesa High Murrieta, California | Murrieta Valley High Murrieta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 1,343 | #296 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8824 of 16,910 | #6710 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,066 | 2,104 |
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 2,104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| city | Murrieta | Murrieta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murrieta Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 48.3).
- •Murrieta Valley High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Murrieta Valley High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •Murrieta Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 59.7%).
- •Murrieta Mesa High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.6).
- •Murrieta Valley High is the larger school with 2,104 students compared with 2,066.
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 Murrieta Mesa High better than Murrieta Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Murrieta Valley High ranks higher (56.4 vs 48.3 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 Murrieta Mesa High and Murrieta Valley High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Murrieta and Murrieta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murrieta Mesa High: 2,066. Murrieta Valley High: 2,104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murrieta Mesa High and Murrieta Valley High rank in California?
Murrieta Mesa High is 433rd of 1,343 and Murrieta Valley High is 296th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).