Boron Junior-Senior High vs Portola Junior/Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 588 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boron Junior-Senior High
Boron · Public high · Grades 7–12
253 students
Portola Junior/Senior High
Portola · Public high · Grades 7–12
256 students
| Measure | Boron Junior-Senior High Boron, California | Portola Junior/Senior High Portola, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #806 of 1,343 | #444 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13108 of 16,910 | #8985 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 253 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Boron | Portola |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portola Junior/Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 31.0).
- •Portola Junior/Senior High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Portola Junior/Senior High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Portola Junior/Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 60.1%).
- •Boron Junior-Senior High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •Portola Junior/Senior High is the larger school with 256 students compared with 253.
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 Boron Junior-Senior High better than Portola Junior/Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Portola Junior/Senior High ranks higher (47.8 vs 31.0 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 Boron Junior-Senior High and Portola Junior/Senior High?
About 588 km in a straight line, between Boron and Portola in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boron Junior-Senior High: 253. Portola Junior/Senior High: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boron Junior-Senior High and Portola Junior/Senior High rank in California?
Boron Junior-Senior High is 806th of 1,343 and Portola Junior/Senior High is 444th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).