Fortuna Middle vs Fortuna Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 458 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fortuna Middle
Fortuna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
231 students
Fortuna Union High
Fortuna · Public high · Grades 9–12
826 students
| Measure | Fortuna Middle Fortuna, California | Fortuna Union High Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #844 of 1,334 | #873 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12908 of 15,369 | #13575 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 231 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | Fortuna | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fortuna Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 24.7).
- •Fortuna Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Fortuna Union High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Fortuna Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 78.4%).
- •Fortuna Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 20.7).
- •Fortuna Union High is the larger school with 826 students compared with 231.
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 Fortuna Middle better than Fortuna Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Fortuna Union High ranks higher (28.9 vs 24.7 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 Fortuna Middle and Fortuna Union High?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Fortuna and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fortuna Middle: 231. Fortuna Union High: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fortuna Middle and Fortuna Union High rank in California?
Fortuna Middle is 844th of 1,334 and Fortuna Union High is 873rd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).