McClymonds High vs West Oakland 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.
McClymonds High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
West Oakland Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
165 students
| Measure | McClymonds High Oakland, California | West Oakland Middle Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1150 of 1,343 | #1187 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15540 of 16,910 | #14797 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 273 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McClymonds High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 13.2).
- •West Oakland Middle does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •McClymonds High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •McClymonds High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 98.2%).
- •McClymonds High does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.8).
- •McClymonds High is the larger school with 273 students compared with 165.
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 McClymonds High better than West Oakland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), McClymonds High ranks higher (18.4 vs 13.2 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 McClymonds High and West Oakland Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McClymonds High: 273. West Oakland Middle: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McClymonds High and West Oakland Middle rank in California?
McClymonds High is 1150th of 1,343 and West Oakland Middle is 1187th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).