Lakeside Middle vs Orange Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Middle
Perris · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,076 students
Orange Vista High
Perris · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,396 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle Perris, California | Orange Vista High Perris, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #995 of 1,334 | #1082 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13941 of 15,369 | #15095 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,076 | 2,396 |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 2,396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 13% |
| city | Perris | Perris |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Vista High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.1 vs 19.0).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 13%).
- •Orange Vista High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 86.6%).
- •Orange Vista High is the larger school with 2,396 students compared with 1,076.
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 Middle better than Orange Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Vista High ranks higher (21.1 vs 19.0 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 Middle and Orange Vista High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Perris and Perris in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle: 1,076. Orange Vista High: 2,396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle and Orange Vista High rank in California?
Lakeside Middle is 995th of 1,334 and Orange Vista High is 1082nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).