Baker Junior High vs Fort Sage Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 648 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker Junior High
Baker · Public middle · Grades 6–8
35 students
Fort Sage Middle
Herlong · Public middle · Grades 7–8
9 students
| Measure | Baker Junior High Baker, California | Fort Sage Middle Herlong, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 35 | 9 |
| Enrollment | 35 | 9 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 10% |
| city | Baker | Herlong |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baker Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 14.1).
- •Baker Junior High does better on math proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Baker Junior High does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Baker Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 88.9%).
- •Fort Sage Middle does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 17.5).
- •Baker Junior High is the larger school with 35 students compared with 9.
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 Baker Junior High better than Fort Sage Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Baker Junior High ranks higher (18.5 vs 14.1 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 Baker Junior High and Fort Sage Middle?
About 648 km in a straight line, between Baker and Herlong in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker Junior High: 35. Fort Sage Middle: 9. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker Junior High and Fort Sage Middle rank in California?
Baker Junior High is unranked and Fort Sage Middle is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).