Leigh High vs Union Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,884 students
Union Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,068 students
| Measure | Leigh High San Jose, California | Union Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #113 of 1,343 | #36 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3327 of 16,910 | #1038 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,884 | 1,068 |
| Enrollment | 1,884 | 1,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 7.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 82% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 69.9).
- •Union Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Union Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 73%).
- •Union Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 18%).
- •Union Middle does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 24.5).
- •Leigh High is the larger school with 1,884 students compared with 1,068.
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 Leigh High better than Union Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Union Middle ranks higher (83.0 vs 69.9 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 Leigh High and Union Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leigh High: 1,884. Union Middle: 1,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leigh High and Union Middle rank in California?
Leigh High is 113th of 1,343 and Union Middle is 36th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).