Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter vs Laguna Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter
San Luis Obispo · Charter high · Grades 10–12
241 students
Laguna Middle
San Luis Obispo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
780 students
| Measure | Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter San Luis Obispo, California | Laguna Middle San Luis Obispo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1295 of 1,343 | #165 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16465 of 16,910 | #3023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 241 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 70% |
| city | San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laguna Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 11.7).
- •Laguna Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 2.5%).
- •Laguna Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 17%).
- •Laguna Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 84.6%).
- •Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.0).
- •Laguna Middle is the larger school with 780 students compared with 241.
- •Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter is a charter school while Laguna Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter better than Laguna Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Laguna Middle ranks higher (71.5 vs 11.7 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 Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter and Laguna Middle?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter: 241. Laguna Middle: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter and Laguna Middle rank in California?
Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter is 1295th of 1,343 and Laguna Middle is 165th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).