Northridge Academy High vs Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northridge Academy High
Northridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
832 students
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
Northridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
870 students
| Measure | Northridge Academy High Northridge, California | Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle Northridge, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #605 of 1,343 | #504 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11218 of 16,910 | #8968 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 832 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| city | Northridge | Northridge |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 38.9).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Northridge Academy High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 85.5%).
- •Northridge Academy High does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.7).
- •Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is the larger school with 870 students compared with 832.
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 Northridge Academy High better than Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle ranks higher (43.9 vs 38.9 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 Northridge Academy High and Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Northridge and Northridge in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northridge Academy High: 832. Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northridge Academy High and Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle rank in California?
Northridge Academy High is 605th of 1,343 and Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle is 504th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).