Foothill Middle vs Northgate High
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.
Foothill Middle
Walnut Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
Northgate High
Walnut Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,546 students
| Measure | Foothill Middle Walnut Creek, California | Northgate High Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #90 of 1,334 | #85 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1705 of 15,369 | #2718 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,546 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 1,546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 63% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 72.4).
- •Foothill Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Northgate High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Foothill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 22.4%).
- •Northgate High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 25.8).
- •Northgate High is the larger school with 1,546 students compared with 1,005.
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 Foothill Middle better than Northgate High?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Middle ranks higher (78.6 vs 72.4 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 Foothill Middle and Northgate High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Middle: 1,005. Northgate High: 1,546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Middle and Northgate High rank in California?
Foothill Middle is 90th of 1,334 and Northgate High is 85th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).