Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High vs Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
Davis · Public middle · Grades 7–9
533 students
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
Davis · Public middle · Grades 7–9
588 students
| Measure | Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High Davis, California | Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High Davis, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #308 of 1,334 | #101 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5433 of 15,369 | #1809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 533 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 71% |
| city | Davis | Davis |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 60.2).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 60%).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 43.5%).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.5).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High is the larger school with 588 students compared with 533.
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 Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High better than Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High ranks higher (78.1 vs 60.2 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 Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High and Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Davis and Davis in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High: 533. Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High and Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High rank in California?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is 308th of 1,334 and Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High is 101st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).