Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate vs Garden Grove High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 678 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
485 students
Garden Grove High
Garden Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,148 students
| Measure | Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate Garden Grove, California | Garden Grove High Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 1,334 | #456 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8931 of 15,369 | #9306 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 485 | 2,148 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 2,148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Grove High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 44.0).
- •Garden Grove High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Garden Grove High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 82.3%).
- •Garden Grove High does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.1).
- •Garden Grove High is the larger school with 2,148 students compared with 485.
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 Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate better than Garden Grove High?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Grove High ranks higher (46.5 vs 44.0 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 Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate and Garden Grove High?
About 678 m in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate: 485. Garden Grove High: 2,148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate and Garden Grove High rank in California?
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is 501st of 1,334 and Garden Grove High is 456th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).