Citrus Middle vs Orange Cove High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 516 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Citrus Middle
Orange Cove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
Orange Cove High
Orange Cove · Public high · Grades 9–12
635 students
| Measure | Citrus Middle Orange Cove, California | Orange Cove High Orange Cove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #890 of 1,334 | #722 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13302 of 15,369 | #12387 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 602 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Orange Cove | Orange Cove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Cove High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 22.6).
- •Citrus Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Orange Cove High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Orange Cove High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 96.8%).
- •Orange Cove High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.3).
- •Orange Cove High is the larger school with 635 students compared with 602.
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 Citrus Middle better than Orange Cove High?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Cove High ranks higher (34.2 vs 22.6 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 Citrus Middle and Orange Cove High?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Orange Cove and Orange Cove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citrus Middle: 602. Orange Cove High: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citrus Middle and Orange Cove High rank in California?
Citrus Middle is 890th of 1,334 and Orange Cove High is 722nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).