Fountain Valley High vs Fulton (Harry C.) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Valley High
Fountain Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,171 students
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle
Fountain Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
| Measure | Fountain Valley High Fountain Valley, California | Fulton (Harry C.) Middle Fountain Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #183 of 1,343 | #76 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4775 of 16,910 | #1515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,171 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 3,171 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fulton (Harry C.) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 64.0).
- •Fulton (Harry C.) Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Fountain Valley High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Fulton (Harry C.) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 52.5%).
- •Fulton (Harry C.) Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 27.6).
- •Fountain Valley High is the larger school with 3,171 students compared with 753.
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 Fountain Valley High better than Fulton (Harry C.) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fulton (Harry C.) Middle ranks higher (79.8 vs 64.0 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 Fountain Valley High and Fulton (Harry C.) Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Fountain Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Valley High: 3,171. Fulton (Harry C.) Middle: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Valley High and Fulton (Harry C.) Middle rank in California?
Fountain Valley High is 183rd of 1,343 and Fulton (Harry C.) Middle is 76th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).