Fallbrook High vs James E. Potter Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fallbrook High
Fallbrook · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,853 students
James E. Potter Intermediate
Fallbrook · Public middle · Grades 7–8
828 students
| Measure | Fallbrook High Fallbrook, California | James E. Potter Intermediate Fallbrook, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #843 of 1,343 | #800 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13353 of 16,910 | #12586 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,853 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 1,853 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| city | Fallbrook | Fallbrook |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fallbrook High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 26.5).
- •James E. Potter Intermediate does better on math proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Fallbrook High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Fallbrook High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 81.5%).
- •Fallbrook High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.8).
- •Fallbrook High is the larger school with 1,853 students compared with 828.
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 Fallbrook High better than James E. Potter Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Fallbrook High ranks higher (29.9 vs 26.5 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 Fallbrook High and James E. Potter Intermediate?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fallbrook and Fallbrook in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fallbrook High: 1,853. James E. Potter Intermediate: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fallbrook High and James E. Potter Intermediate rank in California?
Fallbrook High is 843rd of 1,343 and James E. Potter Intermediate is 800th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).