Gridley High vs Sycamore Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gridley High
Gridley · Public high · Grades 9–12
670 students
Sycamore Middle
Gridley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | Gridley High Gridley, California | Sycamore Middle Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1044 of 1,343 | #640 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14779 of 16,910 | #11067 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 670 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| city | Gridley | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 22.9).
- •Sycamore Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Sycamore Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Gridley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 73%).
- •Gridley High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.2).
- •Gridley High is the larger school with 670 students compared with 423.
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 Gridley High better than Sycamore Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Middle ranks higher (34.1 vs 22.9 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 Gridley High and Sycamore Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gridley and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gridley High: 670. Sycamore Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gridley High and Sycamore Middle rank in California?
Gridley High is 1044th of 1,343 and Sycamore Middle is 640th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).