Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle vs Palo Alto High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Palo Alto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
Palo Alto High
Palo Alto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,891 students
| Measure | Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Palo Alto, California | Palo Alto High Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #11 of 1,334 | #11 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #470 of 15,369 | #963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 732 | 1,891 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 1,891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| city | Palo Alto | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 82.4).
- •Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Palo Alto High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Palo Alto High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 16.9%).
- •Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.9).
- •Palo Alto High is the larger school with 1,891 students compared with 732.
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 Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle better than Palo Alto High?
On the Success Index (US), Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle ranks higher (87.9 vs 82.4 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 Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle and Palo Alto High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle: 732. Palo Alto High: 1,891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle and Palo Alto High rank in California?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle is 11th of 1,334 and Palo Alto High is 11th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).