Fern Bacon Middle vs Luther Burbank High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Bacon Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
679 students
Luther Burbank High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,535 students
| Measure | Fern Bacon Middle Sacramento, California | Luther Burbank High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1006 of 1,334 | #1068 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14002 of 15,369 | #14963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 679 | 1,535 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 1,535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 14% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luther Burbank High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 18.6).
- •Fern Bacon Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 14%).
- •Luther Burbank High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Luther Burbank High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 87.6%).
- •Luther Burbank High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.4).
- •Luther Burbank High is the larger school with 1,535 students compared with 679.
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 Fern Bacon Middle better than Luther Burbank High?
On the Success Index (US), Luther Burbank High ranks higher (21.9 vs 18.6 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 Fern Bacon Middle and Luther Burbank High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Bacon Middle: 679. Luther Burbank High: 1,535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Bacon Middle and Luther Burbank High rank in California?
Fern Bacon Middle is 1006th of 1,334 and Luther Burbank High is 1068th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).