Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle vs Merced High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
624 students
Merced High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,943 students
| Measure | Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle Merced, California | Merced High Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 1,334 | #1042 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11074 of 15,369 | #14764 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 624 | 1,943 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 1,943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 31.2 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 19% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 23.0).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 79.4%).
- •Merced High does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 31.2).
- •Merced High is the larger school with 1,943 students compared with 624.
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 H. Cruickshank Middle better than Merced High?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle ranks higher (34.0 vs 23.0 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 H. Cruickshank Middle and Merced High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle: 624. Merced High: 1,943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle and Merced High rank in California?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is 642nd of 1,334 and Merced High is 1042nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).