Barstow Junior High vs Dana
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barstow Junior High
Barstow · Public middle · Grades 7–8
646 students
Dana
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 5–6
646 students
| Measure | Barstow Junior High Barstow, California | Dana San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1250 of 1,334 | #241 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15031 of 15,369 | #4414 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 646 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 57% |
| city | Barstow | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dana scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 10.7).
- •Dana does better on math proficiency (57% vs 10%).
- •Dana does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 22%).
- •Dana does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 80%).
- •Barstow Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.1).
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 Barstow Junior High better than Dana?
On the Success Index (US), Dana ranks higher (64.8 vs 10.7 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 Barstow Junior High and Dana?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Barstow and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow Junior High: 646. Dana: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow Junior High and Dana rank in California?
Barstow Junior High is 1250th of 1,334 and Dana is 241st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).