Barbara Worth Junior High vs Ridgecrest Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 278 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Worth Junior High
Brawley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
Ridgecrest Intermediate
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
| Measure | Barbara Worth Junior High Brawley, California | Ridgecrest Intermediate Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #821 of 1,334 | #64 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12767 of 15,369 | #1419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 881 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 75% |
| city | Brawley | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 25.4).
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate does better on math proficiency (75% vs 24%).
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 86.6%).
- •Barbara Worth Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.5).
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 Barbara Worth Junior High better than Ridgecrest Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgecrest Intermediate ranks higher (80.5 vs 25.4 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 Barbara Worth Junior High and Ridgecrest Intermediate?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Brawley and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Worth Junior High: 881. Ridgecrest Intermediate: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Worth Junior High and Ridgecrest Intermediate rank in California?
Barbara Worth Junior High is 821st of 1,334 and Ridgecrest Intermediate is 64th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).