Knox Middle vs Rancho de la Nacion
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 873 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knox Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
Rancho de la Nacion
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
332 students
| Measure | Knox Middle San Diego, California | Rancho de la Nacion National City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1328 of 1,334 | #3909 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15285 of 15,369 | #42378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 488 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 35% |
| city | San Diego | National City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho de la Nacion scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 6.4).
- •Rancho de la Nacion does better on math proficiency (35% vs 8%).
- •Rancho de la Nacion does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 20%).
- •Rancho de la Nacion does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 95.7%).
- •Knox Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.7).
- •Knox Middle is the larger school with 488 students compared with 332.
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 Knox Middle better than Rancho de la Nacion?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho de la Nacion ranks higher (23.9 vs 6.4 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 Knox Middle and Rancho de la Nacion?
About 873 m in a straight line, between San Diego and National City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knox Middle: 488. Rancho de la Nacion: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knox Middle and Rancho de la Nacion rank in California?
Knox Middle is 1328th of 1,334 and Rancho de la Nacion is 3909th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).