Arroyo Grande High vs Paulding Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo Grande High
Arroyo Grande · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,012 students
Paulding Middle
Arroyo Grande · Public middle · Grades 7–8
544 students
| Measure | Arroyo Grande High Arroyo Grande, California | Paulding Middle Arroyo Grande, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #510 of 1,343 | #361 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10141 of 16,910 | #6625 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,012 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 2,012 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| city | Arroyo Grande | Arroyo Grande |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paulding Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 43.2).
- •Paulding Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Paulding Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Paulding Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 47.2%).
- •Paulding Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.2).
- •Arroyo Grande High is the larger school with 2,012 students compared with 544.
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 Arroyo Grande High better than Paulding Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Paulding Middle ranks higher (54.7 vs 43.2 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 Arroyo Grande High and Paulding Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Arroyo Grande and Arroyo Grande in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Grande High: 2,012. Paulding Middle: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Grande High and Paulding Middle rank in California?
Arroyo Grande High is 510th of 1,343 and Paulding Middle is 361st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).