Diamond Technology Institute vs Rolling Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Technology Institute
Watsonville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
87 students
Rolling Hills Middle
Watsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
588 students
| Measure | Diamond Technology Institute Watsonville, California | Rolling Hills Middle Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,343 | #1322 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11782 of 16,910 | #15275 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 87 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 10% |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diamond Technology Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 6.7).
- •Diamond Technology Institute does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 20%).
- •Diamond Technology Institute does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 94.6%).
- •Diamond Technology Institute does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.8).
- •Rolling Hills Middle is the larger school with 588 students compared with 87.
- •Diamond Technology Institute is a charter school while Rolling Hills Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Diamond Technology Institute better than Rolling Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Diamond Technology Institute ranks higher (36.7 vs 6.7 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 Diamond Technology Institute and Rolling Hills Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diamond Technology Institute: 87. Rolling Hills Middle: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diamond Technology Institute and Rolling Hills Middle rank in California?
Diamond Technology Institute is 665th of 1,343 and Rolling Hills Middle is 1322nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).