California High vs Iron Horse Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California High
San Ramon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,894 students
Iron Horse Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students
| Measure | California High San Ramon, California | Iron Horse Middle San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #77 of 1,343 | #51 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2587 of 16,910 | #1250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,894 | 939 |
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 74% |
| city | San Ramon | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iron Horse Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 72.9).
- •Iron Horse Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Iron Horse Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •California High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 9.9%).
- •Iron Horse Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.9).
- •California High is the larger school with 2,894 students compared with 939.
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 California High better than Iron Horse Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Iron Horse Middle ranks higher (81.5 vs 72.9 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 California High and Iron Horse Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California High: 2,894. Iron Horse Middle: 939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California High and Iron Horse Middle rank in California?
California High is 77th of 1,343 and Iron Horse Middle is 51st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).