Nicolas Junior High vs Orangethorpe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nicolas Junior High
Fullerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
539 students
Orangethorpe Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
489 students
| Measure | Nicolas Junior High Fullerton, California | Orangethorpe Elementary Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1009 of 1,334 | #3992 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14022 of 15,369 | #42782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 539 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 26% |
| city | Fullerton | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orangethorpe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 18.5).
- •Orangethorpe Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Orangethorpe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Orangethorpe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 82.6%).
- •Nicolas Junior High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.2).
- •Nicolas Junior High is the larger school with 539 students compared with 489.
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 Nicolas Junior High better than Orangethorpe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orangethorpe Elementary ranks higher (23.3 vs 18.5 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 Nicolas Junior High and Orangethorpe Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fullerton and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nicolas Junior High: 539. Orangethorpe Elementary: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nicolas Junior High and Orangethorpe Elementary rank in California?
Nicolas Junior High is 1009th of 1,334 and Orangethorpe Elementary is 3992nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).