Firebaugh High vs Vaca Pena Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 213 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firebaugh High
Firebaugh · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students
Vaca Pena Middle
Vacaville · Public high · Grades 6–12
675 students
| Measure | Firebaugh High Firebaugh, California | Vaca Pena Middle Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #729 of 1,343 | #865 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12449 of 16,910 | #13494 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 673 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Firebaugh | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Firebaugh High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 29.3).
- •Vaca Pena Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Firebaugh High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 43%).
- •Vaca Pena Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 84.2%).
- •Firebaugh High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 21.1).
- •Vaca Pena Middle is the larger school with 675 students compared with 673.
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 Firebaugh High better than Vaca Pena Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Firebaugh High ranks higher (33.9 vs 29.3 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 Firebaugh High and Vaca Pena Middle?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Firebaugh and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Firebaugh High: 673. Vaca Pena Middle: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Firebaugh High and Vaca Pena Middle rank in California?
Firebaugh High is 729th of 1,343 and Vaca Pena Middle is 865th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).