El Dorado High vs Herbert C. Green Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Dorado High
Placerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,135 students
Herbert C. Green Middle
Placerville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
363 students
| Measure | El Dorado High Placerville, California | Herbert C. Green Middle Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 1,343 | #554 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7123 of 16,910 | #9723 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,135 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 1,135 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| city | Placerville | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Dorado High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 40.4).
- •El Dorado High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •El Dorado High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •El Dorado High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 49.9%).
- •Herbert C. Green Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 21.0).
- •El Dorado High is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 363.
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 El Dorado High better than Herbert C. Green Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Dorado High ranks higher (54.7 vs 40.4 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 El Dorado High and Herbert C. Green Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Dorado High: 1,135. Herbert C. Green Middle: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Dorado High and Herbert C. Green Middle rank in California?
El Dorado High is 316th of 1,343 and Herbert C. Green Middle is 554th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).