Banning High vs Nicolet Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banning High
Banning · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,145 students
Nicolet Middle
Banning · Public middle · Grades 6–8
966 students
| Measure | Banning High Banning, California | Nicolet Middle Banning, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1239 of 1,343 | #1314 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16005 of 16,910 | #15254 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,145 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 9% |
| city | Banning | Banning |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banning High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 7.4).
- •Banning High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Banning High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Nicolet Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 91.5%).
- •Banning High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.0).
- •Banning High is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 966.
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 Banning High better than Nicolet Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Banning High ranks higher (15.3 vs 7.4 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 Banning High and Nicolet Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Banning and Banning in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banning High: 1,145. Nicolet Middle: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banning High and Nicolet Middle rank in California?
Banning High is 1239th of 1,343 and Nicolet Middle is 1314th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).