Burroughs High vs James Monroe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burroughs High
Ridgecrest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,536 students
James Monroe Middle
Ridgecrest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
| Measure | Burroughs High Ridgecrest, California | James Monroe Middle Ridgecrest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 1,343 | #799 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8226 of 16,910 | #12568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,536 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 1,536 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 20% |
| city | Ridgecrest | Ridgecrest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burroughs High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 26.6).
- •Burroughs High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 20%).
- •Burroughs High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 38%).
- •Burroughs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 58.4%).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.5).
- •Burroughs High is the larger school with 1,536 students compared with 490.
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 Burroughs High better than James Monroe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Burroughs High ranks higher (50.6 vs 26.6 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 Burroughs High and James Monroe Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ridgecrest and Ridgecrest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burroughs High: 1,536. James Monroe Middle: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burroughs High and James Monroe Middle rank in California?
Burroughs High is 385th of 1,343 and James Monroe Middle is 799th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).