Middle College High vs Pacific Law Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle College High
Stockton · Public high · Grades 9–12
343 students
Pacific Law Academy
Stockton · Charter high · Grades 7–12
199 students
| Measure | Middle College High Stockton, California | Pacific Law Academy Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 1,343 | #475 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3580 of 16,910 | #9567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 343 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 34.3 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 34.5% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 45.5).
- •Middle College High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 34.5%).
- •Middle College High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 61.3%).
- •Pacific Law Academy does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 34.3).
- •Middle College High is the larger school with 343 students compared with 199.
- •Middle College High is a public school while Pacific Law Academy 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 Middle College High better than Pacific Law Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Middle College High ranks higher (68.9 vs 45.5 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 Middle College High and Pacific Law Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle College High: 343. Pacific Law Academy: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle College High and Pacific Law Academy rank in California?
Middle College High is 127th of 1,343 and Pacific Law Academy is 475th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).