Herbert C. Green Middle vs Union Mine High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.6 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
Union Mine High
El Dorado · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
| Measure | Herbert C. Green Middle Placerville, California | Union Mine High El Dorado, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 1,334 | #298 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9723 of 15,369 | #6764 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 363 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 43% |
| city | Placerville | El Dorado |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Mine High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 40.4).
- •Union Mine High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Union Mine High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Union Mine High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 49.9%).
- •Herbert C. Green Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 21.5).
- •Union Mine High is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 363.
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 Union Mine High?
On the Success Index (US), Union Mine High ranks higher (56.2 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 Union Mine High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Placerville and El Dorado in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert C. Green Middle: 363. Union Mine High: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert C. Green Middle and Union Mine High rank in California?
Herbert C. Green Middle is 554th of 1,334 and Union Mine High is 298th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).