Lakeside High vs Terra Cotta Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside High
Lake Elsinore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
Terra Cotta Middle
Lake Elsinore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,026 students
| Measure | Lakeside High Lake Elsinore, California | Terra Cotta Middle Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1072 of 1,343 | #1042 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14994 of 16,910 | #14205 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,687 | 1,026 |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | 1,026 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 17.4).
- •Terra Cotta Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Lakeside High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Lakeside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 85.3%).
- •Lakeside High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 25.0).
- •Lakeside High is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 1,026.
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 Lakeside High better than Terra Cotta Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside High ranks higher (21.7 vs 17.4 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 Lakeside High and Terra Cotta Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside High: 1,687. Terra Cotta Middle: 1,026. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside High and Terra Cotta Middle rank in California?
Lakeside High is 1072nd of 1,343 and Terra Cotta Middle is 1042nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).