Colton High vs Colton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colton High
Colton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,729 students
Colton Middle
Colton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
870 students
| Measure | Colton High Colton, California | Colton Middle Colton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,343 | #1182 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14795 of 16,910 | #14779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,729 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 1,729 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 21% |
| city | Colton | Colton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 13.3).
- •Colton Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 16%).
- •Colton High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 30%).
- •Colton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 92.8%).
- •Colton High does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 22.3).
- •Colton High is the larger school with 1,729 students compared with 870.
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 Colton High better than Colton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Colton High ranks higher (22.8 vs 13.3 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 Colton High and Colton Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Colton and Colton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colton High: 1,729. Colton Middle: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colton High and Colton Middle rank in California?
Colton High is 1045th of 1,343 and Colton Middle is 1182nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).