Madison Middle vs South Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 93 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Middle
Oceanside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,158 students
South Junior High
Anaheim · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,159 students
| Measure | Madison Middle Oceanside, California | South Junior High Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #622 of 1,334 | #1296 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10838 of 15,369 | #15196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,158 | 1,159 |
| Enrollment | 1,158 | 1,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 14% |
| city | Oceanside | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 8.6).
- •Madison Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Madison Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 24%).
- •Madison Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 92.1%).
- •Madison Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.7).
- •South Junior High is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 1,158.
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 Madison Middle better than South Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Middle ranks higher (35.1 vs 8.6 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 Madison Middle and South Junior High?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Middle: 1,158. South Junior High: 1,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Middle and South Junior High rank in California?
Madison Middle is 622nd of 1,334 and South Junior High is 1296th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).