Escondido High vs Rincon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escondido High
Escondido · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,656 students
Rincon Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students
| Measure | Escondido High Escondido, California | Rincon Middle Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 1,343 | #805 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12995 of 16,910 | #12611 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,656 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 1,656 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 23% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escondido High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 26.4).
- •Rincon Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Escondido High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Escondido High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 83%).
- •Escondido High does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.8).
- •Escondido High is the larger school with 1,656 students compared with 772.
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 Escondido High better than Rincon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Escondido High ranks higher (31.5 vs 26.4 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 Escondido High and Rincon Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escondido High: 1,656. Rincon Middle: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escondido High and Rincon Middle rank in California?
Escondido High is 794th of 1,343 and Rincon Middle is 805th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).