Blair High vs South Pasadena Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blair High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,053 students
South Pasadena Middle
South Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,096 students
| Measure | Blair High Pasadena, California | South Pasadena Middle South Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #798 of 1,343 | #52 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13039 of 16,910 | #1256 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,053 | 1,096 |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 1,096 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 78% |
| city | Pasadena | South Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Pasadena Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 31.3).
- •South Pasadena Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 25%).
- •South Pasadena Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 41%).
- •South Pasadena Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 55.5%).
- •Blair High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 24.4).
- •South Pasadena Middle is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 1,053.
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 Blair High better than South Pasadena Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South Pasadena Middle ranks higher (81.5 vs 31.3 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 Blair High and South Pasadena Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and South Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blair High: 1,053. South Pasadena Middle: 1,096. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blair High and South Pasadena Middle rank in California?
Blair High is 798th of 1,343 and South Pasadena Middle is 52nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).