John Sutter Middle vs Selma High
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.
John Sutter Middle
Fowler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
Selma High
Selma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,721 students
| Measure | John Sutter Middle Fowler, California | Selma High Selma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #643 of 1,334 | #837 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11076 of 15,369 | #13301 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 579 | 1,721 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 1,721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| city | Fowler | Selma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Sutter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 30.2).
- •John Sutter Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Selma High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •John Sutter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 90.1%).
- •Selma High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.7).
- •Selma High is the larger school with 1,721 students compared with 579.
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 John Sutter Middle better than Selma High?
On the Success Index (US), John Sutter Middle ranks higher (34.0 vs 30.2 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 John Sutter Middle and Selma High?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Fowler and Selma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Sutter Middle: 579. Selma High: 1,721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Sutter Middle and Selma High rank in California?
John Sutter Middle is 643rd of 1,334 and Selma High is 837th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).