Needles Middle vs Paradise Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 825 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Needles Middle
Needles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
196 students
Paradise Junior High
Paradise · Public middle · Grades 7–8
197 students
| Measure | Needles Middle Needles, California | Paradise Junior High Paradise, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1083 of 1,334 | #663 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14395 of 15,369 | #11339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 196 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 196 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 16% | – |
| city | Needles | Paradise |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 16.3).
- •Paradise Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 83.2%).
- •Needles Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 17.9).
- •Paradise Junior High is the larger school with 197 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 Middle better than Paradise Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Paradise Junior High ranks higher (32.8 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 Middle and Paradise Junior High?
About 825 km in a straight line, between Needles and Paradise in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Needles Middle: 196. Paradise Junior High: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Needles Middle and Paradise Junior High rank in California?
Needles Middle is 1083rd of 1,334 and Paradise Junior High is 663rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).