Needles High vs Needles Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 259 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Needles High
Needles · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students
Needles Middle
Needles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
196 students
| Measure | Needles High Needles, California | Needles Middle Needles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1025 of 1,343 | #1083 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14660 of 16,910 | #14395 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 269 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 16% |
| city | Needles | Needles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Needles High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 16.3).
- •Needles Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Needles High does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 26%).
- •Needles High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 83.2%).
- •Needles Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.2).
- •Needles High is the larger school with 269 students compared with 196.
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 Needles High better than Needles Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Needles High ranks higher (23.6 vs 16.3 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 Needles High and Needles Middle?
About 259 m in a straight line, between Needles and Needles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Needles High: 269. Needles Middle: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Needles High and Needles Middle rank in California?
Needles High is 1025th of 1,343 and Needles Middle is 1083rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).