Atwater High vs Winton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atwater High
Atwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,029 students
Winton Middle
Winton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Atwater High Atwater, California | Winton Middle Winton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1118 of 1,343 | #697 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15279 of 16,910 | #11662 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,029 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 2,029 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 34% |
| city | Atwater | Winton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 19.8).
- •Winton Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 16%).
- •Winton Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Atwater High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 92.1%).
- •Atwater High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.2).
- •Atwater High is the larger school with 2,029 students compared with 579.
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 Atwater High better than Winton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Winton Middle ranks higher (31.4 vs 19.8 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 Atwater High and Winton Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Winton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atwater High: 2,029. Winton Middle: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atwater High and Winton Middle rank in California?
Atwater High is 1118th of 1,343 and Winton Middle is 697th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).