Laton Middle vs Scott Valley Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 637 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laton Middle
Laton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
154 students
Scott Valley Junior High
Fort Jones · Public middle · Grades 6–8
153 students
| Measure | Laton Middle Laton, California | Scott Valley Junior High Fort Jones, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #944 of 1,334 | #528 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13636 of 15,369 | #9304 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 154 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Laton | Fort Jones |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scott Valley Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 20.8).
- •Scott Valley Junior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Scott Valley Junior High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Scott Valley Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 87.7%).
- •Laton Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 21.9).
- •Laton Middle is the larger school with 154 students compared with 153.
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 Laton Middle better than Scott Valley Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Scott Valley Junior High ranks higher (42.4 vs 20.8 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 Laton Middle and Scott Valley Junior High?
About 637 km in a straight line, between Laton and Fort Jones in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laton Middle: 154. Scott Valley Junior High: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laton Middle and Scott Valley Junior High rank in California?
Laton Middle is 944th of 1,334 and Scott Valley Junior High is 528th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).