Fort Sage Middle vs Potter Valley Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 269 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Sage Middle
Herlong · Public middle · Grades 7–8
9 students
Potter Valley Junior High
Potter Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
39 students
| Measure | Fort Sage Middle Herlong, California | Potter Valley Junior High Potter Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 9 | 39 |
| Enrollment | 9 | 39 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 15% |
| city | Herlong | Potter Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potter Valley Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 14.1).
- •Potter Valley Junior High does better on math proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Potter Valley Junior High does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 10%).
- •Potter Valley Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 88.9%).
- •Fort Sage Middle does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 19.5).
- •Potter Valley Junior High is the larger school with 39 students compared with 9.
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 Fort Sage Middle better than Potter Valley Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Potter Valley Junior High ranks higher (25.0 vs 14.1 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 Fort Sage Middle and Potter Valley Junior High?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Herlong and Potter Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Sage Middle: 9. Potter Valley Junior High: 39. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Sage Middle and Potter Valley Junior High rank in California?
Fort Sage Middle is unranked and Potter Valley Junior High is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).