Aragon High vs Borel Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 733 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aragon High
San Mateo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,658 students
Borel Middle
San Mateo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
| Measure | Aragon High San Mateo, California | Borel Middle San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,343 | #310 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3421 of 16,910 | #5449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,658 | 903 |
| Enrollment | 1,658 | 903 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aragon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 60.1).
- •Aragon High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Aragon High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Aragon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 46.4%).
- •Borel Middle does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.4).
- •Aragon High is the larger school with 1,658 students compared with 903.
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 Aragon High better than Borel Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Aragon High ranks higher (69.5 vs 60.1 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 Aragon High and Borel Middle?
About 733 m in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aragon High: 1,658. Borel Middle: 903. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aragon High and Borel Middle rank in California?
Aragon High is 121st of 1,343 and Borel Middle is 310th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).