Chico High vs Chico Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 528 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chico High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,804 students
Chico Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students
| Measure | Chico High Chico, California | Chico Junior High Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 1,343 | #520 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8277 of 16,910 | #9201 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,804 | 861 |
| Enrollment | 1,804 | 861 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 40% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chico High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 42.8).
- •Chico High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Chico High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 63.9%).
- •Chico High does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 22.7).
- •Chico High is the larger school with 1,804 students compared with 861.
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 Chico High better than Chico Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Chico High ranks higher (50.4 vs 42.8 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 Chico High and Chico Junior High?
About 528 m in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chico High: 1,804. Chico Junior High: 861. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chico High and Chico Junior High rank in California?
Chico High is 388th of 1,343 and Chico Junior High is 520th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).