Arcadia High vs Richard Henry Dana Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia High
Arcadia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,939 students
Richard Henry Dana Middle
Arcadia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
| Measure | Arcadia High Arcadia, California | Richard Henry Dana Middle Arcadia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 1,343 | #132 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3363 of 16,910 | #2326 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,939 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 2,939 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 74% |
| city | Arcadia | Arcadia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 69.7).
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Arcadia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 29.4%).
- •Arcadia High does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.4).
- •Arcadia High is the larger school with 2,939 students compared with 710.
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 Arcadia High better than Richard Henry Dana Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Henry Dana Middle ranks higher (75.2 vs 69.7 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 Arcadia High and Richard Henry Dana Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Arcadia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia High: 2,939. Richard Henry Dana Middle: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia High and Richard Henry Dana Middle rank in California?
Arcadia High is 115th of 1,343 and Richard Henry Dana Middle is 132nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).