Edison High vs Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 952 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,339 students
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
814 students
| Measure | Edison High Fresno, California | Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #710 of 1,343 | #1279 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12257 of 16,910 | #15158 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,339 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 11% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 9.2).
- •Edison High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 11%).
- •Edison High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 18%).
- •Edison High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 95.6%).
- •Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.7).
- •Edison High is the larger school with 2,339 students compared with 814.
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 Edison High better than Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Edison High ranks higher (34.7 vs 9.2 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 Edison High and Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison High: 2,339. Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison High and Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle rank in California?
Edison High is 710th of 1,343 and Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is 1279th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).