Carmel Valley Middle vs Gifford C. Cole Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Valley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
697 students
Gifford C. Cole Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
697 students
| Measure | Carmel Valley Middle San Diego, California | Gifford C. Cole Middle Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 1,334 | #1273 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1096 of 15,369 | #15133 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 697 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 7% |
| city | San Diego | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 9.5).
- •Carmel Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (84% vs 7%).
- •Carmel Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 23%).
- •Carmel Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 82.1%).
- •Gifford C. Cole Middle does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.0).
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 Carmel Valley Middle better than Gifford C. Cole Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel Valley Middle ranks higher (82.6 vs 9.5 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 Carmel Valley Middle and Gifford C. Cole Middle?
About 210 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Valley Middle: 697. Gifford C. Cole Middle: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Valley Middle and Gifford C. Cole Middle rank in California?
Carmel Valley Middle is 42nd of 1,334 and Gifford C. Cole Middle is 1273rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).