Hercules Middle vs Pinole Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hercules Middle
Hercules · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students
Pinole Valley High
Pinole · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,245 students
| Measure | Hercules Middle Hercules, California | Pinole Valley High Pinole, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 1,334 | #888 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9120 of 15,369 | #13689 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 596 | 1,245 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 1,245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 21% |
| city | Hercules | Pinole |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hercules Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 28.4).
- •Hercules Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Hercules Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Hercules Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 61.8%).
- •Hercules Middle does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 24.9).
- •Pinole Valley High is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 596.
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 Hercules Middle better than Pinole Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Hercules Middle ranks higher (43.2 vs 28.4 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 Hercules Middle and Pinole Valley High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Hercules and Pinole in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hercules Middle: 596. Pinole Valley High: 1,245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hercules Middle and Pinole Valley High rank in California?
Hercules Middle is 517th of 1,334 and Pinole Valley High is 888th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).