Joseph A. Gregori High vs Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph A. Gregori High
Modesto · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,346 students
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Salida · Public middle · Grades 6–8
673 students
| Measure | Joseph A. Gregori High Modesto, California | Salida Middle School - Vella Campus Salida, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #708 of 1,343 | #637 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12216 of 16,910 | #11032 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,346 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 2,346 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 33% |
| city | Modesto | Salida |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.9 vs 34.2).
- •Salida Middle School - Vella Campus does better on math proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Joseph A. Gregori High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Joseph A. Gregori High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 79.8%).
- •Salida Middle School - Vella Campus does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 23.0).
- •Joseph A. Gregori High is the larger school with 2,346 students compared with 673.
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 Joseph A. Gregori High better than Salida Middle School - Vella Campus?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Joseph A. Gregori High and Salida Middle School - Vella Campus?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Salida in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph A. Gregori High: 2,346. Salida Middle School - Vella Campus: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph A. Gregori High and Salida Middle School - Vella Campus rank in California?
Joseph A. Gregori High is 708th of 1,343 and Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is 637th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).