Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High vs Pivot Charter School North Valley II
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
Pivot Charter School North Valley II
Chico · Charter high · Grades 6–12
105 students
| Measure | Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High Chico, California | Pivot Charter School North Valley II Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 1,334 | #914 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6149 of 15,369 | #13894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 716 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 15% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 27.4).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 15%).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 44.5%).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 65.7%).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 26.3).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is the larger school with 716 students compared with 105.
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is a public school while Pivot Charter School North Valley II is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High better than Pivot Charter School North Valley II?
On the Success Index (US), Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High ranks higher (56.9 vs 27.4 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 Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High and Pivot Charter School North Valley II?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High: 716. Pivot Charter School North Valley II: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High and Pivot Charter School North Valley II rank in California?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is 336th of 1,334 and Pivot Charter School North Valley II is 914th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).