Giano Intermediate vs Nogales High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giano Intermediate
West Covina · Public middle · Grades 7–8
463 students
Nogales High
La Puente · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,535 students
| Measure | Giano Intermediate West Covina, California | Nogales High La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1113 of 1,334 | #881 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14523 of 15,369 | #13643 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 463 | 1,535 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 1,535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 20% |
| city | West Covina | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nogales High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 15.3).
- •Giano Intermediate does better on math proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Nogales High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 29%).
- •Nogales High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 94.6%).
- •Nogales High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 20.1).
- •Nogales High is the larger school with 1,535 students compared with 463.
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 Giano Intermediate better than Nogales High?
On the Success Index (US), Nogales High ranks higher (28.6 vs 15.3 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 Giano Intermediate and Nogales High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between West Covina and La Puente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giano Intermediate: 463. Nogales High: 1,535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giano Intermediate and Nogales High rank in California?
Giano Intermediate is 1113th of 1,334 and Nogales High is 881st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).