Juniper vs Parsons Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Juniper
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–8
227 students
Parsons Junior High
Redding · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students
| Measure | Juniper Redding, California | Parsons Junior High Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4887 of 5,693 | #760 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47310 of 50,301 | #12288 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 227 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 30% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parsons Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 15.7).
- •Parsons Junior High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Parsons Junior High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Parsons Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 84.6%).
- •Juniper does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.3).
- •Parsons Junior High is the larger school with 522 students compared with 227.
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 Juniper better than Parsons Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Parsons Junior High ranks higher (28.1 vs 15.7 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 Juniper and Parsons Junior High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Juniper: 227. Parsons Junior High: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Juniper and Parsons Junior High rank in California?
Juniper is 4887th of 5,693 and Parsons Junior High is 760th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).