Charlotte Wood Middle vs Iron Horse Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlotte Wood Middle
Danville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
853 students
Iron Horse Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students
| Measure | Charlotte Wood Middle Danville, California | Iron Horse Middle San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #91 of 1,334 | #51 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1716 of 15,369 | #1250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 853 | 939 |
| Enrollment | 853 | 939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| city | Danville | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iron Horse Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 78.5).
- •Iron Horse Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Iron Horse Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Charlotte Wood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.2% vs 9.9%).
- •Iron Horse Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.1).
- •Iron Horse Middle is the larger school with 939 students compared with 853.
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 Charlotte Wood Middle better than Iron Horse Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Iron Horse Middle ranks higher (81.5 vs 78.5 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 Charlotte Wood Middle and Iron Horse Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Danville and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlotte Wood Middle: 853. Iron Horse Middle: 939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlotte Wood Middle and Iron Horse Middle rank in California?
Charlotte Wood Middle is 91st of 1,334 and Iron Horse Middle is 51st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).