Kings Canyon Middle vs Sunnyside High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Canyon Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
862 students
Sunnyside High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,858 students
| Measure | Kings Canyon Middle Fresno, California | Sunnyside High Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1116 of 1,334 | #996 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14527 of 15,369 | #14452 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 862 | 2,858 |
| Enrollment | 862 | 2,858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 16% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 15.3).
- •Kings Canyon Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Sunnyside High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Sunnyside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 92.9%).
- •Kings Canyon Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.3).
- •Sunnyside High is the larger school with 2,858 students compared with 862.
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 Kings Canyon Middle better than Sunnyside High?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyside High ranks higher (24.7 vs 15.3 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 Kings Canyon Middle and Sunnyside High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kings Canyon Middle: 862. Sunnyside High: 2,858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kings Canyon Middle and Sunnyside High rank in California?
Kings Canyon Middle is 1116th of 1,334 and Sunnyside High is 996th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).