Herbert C. Green Middle vs Pacific Crest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert C. Green Middle
Placerville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
363 students
Pacific Crest Academy
El Dorado · Charter high · Grades 9–12
117 students
| Measure | Herbert C. Green Middle Placerville, California | Pacific Crest Academy El Dorado, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #554 of 1,334 | #60 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9723 of 15,369 | #2236 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 363 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 29.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 49.5% |
| city | Placerville | El Dorado |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Crest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 40.4).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 33%).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 42%).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 49.9%).
- •Herbert C. Green Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 29.3).
- •Herbert C. Green Middle is the larger school with 363 students compared with 117.
- •Herbert C. Green Middle is a public school while Pacific Crest Academy is a charter 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 Herbert C. Green Middle better than Pacific Crest Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Crest Academy ranks higher (74.5 vs 40.4 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 Herbert C. Green Middle and Pacific Crest Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Placerville and El Dorado in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert C. Green Middle: 363. Pacific Crest Academy: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert C. Green Middle and Pacific Crest Academy rank in California?
Herbert C. Green Middle is 554th of 1,334 and Pacific Crest Academy is 60th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).