Lyman Gilmore Middle vs Orcutt Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 488 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyman Gilmore Middle
Grass Valley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
464 students
Orcutt Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
464 students
| Measure | Lyman Gilmore Middle Grass Valley, California | Orcutt Junior High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #751 of 1,334 | #455 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12187 of 15,369 | #8149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 464 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| city | Grass Valley | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orcutt Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 28.6).
- •Orcutt Junior High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Orcutt Junior High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Orcutt Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 73.3%).
- •Lyman Gilmore Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.2).
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 Lyman Gilmore Middle better than Orcutt Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Orcutt Junior High ranks higher (47.7 vs 28.6 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 Lyman Gilmore Middle and Orcutt Junior High?
About 488 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyman Gilmore Middle: 464. Orcutt Junior High: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyman Gilmore Middle and Orcutt Junior High rank in California?
Lyman Gilmore Middle is 751st of 1,334 and Orcutt Junior High is 455th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).