Pinon Mesa Middle vs Serrano High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 573 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinon Mesa Middle
Phelan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
Serrano High
Phelan · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,163 students
| Measure | Pinon Mesa Middle Phelan, California | Serrano High Phelan, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #765 of 1,334 | #596 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12323 of 15,369 | #11099 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 835 | 2,163 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 2,163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 28% |
| city | Phelan | Phelan |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Serrano High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 27.9).
- •Pinon Mesa Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Serrano High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •Serrano High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 77.2%).
- •Serrano High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.0).
- •Serrano High is the larger school with 2,163 students compared with 835.
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 Pinon Mesa Middle better than Serrano High?
On the Success Index (US), Serrano High ranks higher (39.4 vs 27.9 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 Pinon Mesa Middle and Serrano High?
About 573 m in a straight line, between Phelan and Phelan in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinon Mesa Middle: 835. Serrano High: 2,163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinon Mesa Middle and Serrano High rank in California?
Pinon Mesa Middle is 765th of 1,334 and Serrano High is 596th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).