Alisal High vs La Paz Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 688 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alisal High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,742 students
La Paz Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,099 students
| Measure | Alisal High Salinas, California | La Paz Middle Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1140 of 1,343 | #1072 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15477 of 16,910 | #14354 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,742 | 1,099 |
| Enrollment | 2,742 | 1,099 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 23% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alisal High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 16.5).
- •La Paz Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Alisal High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •La Paz Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 95.2%).
- •La Paz Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.0).
- •Alisal High is the larger school with 2,742 students compared with 1,099.
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 Alisal High better than La Paz Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alisal High ranks higher (18.8 vs 16.5 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 Alisal High and La Paz Middle?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alisal High: 2,742. La Paz Middle: 1,099. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alisal High and La Paz Middle rank in California?
Alisal High is 1140th of 1,343 and La Paz Middle is 1072nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).