Dos Palos High vs Orange Cove High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dos Palos High
Dos Palos · Public high · Grades 9–12
639 students
Orange Cove High
Orange Cove · Public high · Grades 9–12
635 students
| Measure | Dos Palos High Dos Palos, California | Orange Cove High Orange Cove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #913 of 1,343 | #722 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13883 of 16,910 | #12387 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 639 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Dos Palos | Orange Cove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Cove High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 27.4).
- •Orange Cove High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Dos Palos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 91.2%).
- •Orange Cove High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.0).
- •Dos Palos High is the larger school with 639 students compared with 635.
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 Dos Palos High better than Orange Cove High?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Cove High ranks higher (34.2 vs 27.4 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 Dos Palos High and Orange Cove High?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Dos Palos and Orange Cove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dos Palos High: 639. Orange Cove High: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dos Palos High and Orange Cove High rank in California?
Dos Palos High is 913th of 1,343 and Orange Cove High is 722nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).