Oak Creek Intermediate vs Sierra Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Creek Intermediate
Oakhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
187 students
Sierra Junior High
Tollhouse · Public middle · Grades 7–8
184 students
| Measure | Oak Creek Intermediate Oakhurst, California | Sierra Junior High Tollhouse, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #624 of 1,334 | #412 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10841 of 15,369 | #7558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 187 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Oakhurst | Tollhouse |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 35.1).
- •Oak Creek Intermediate does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Sierra Junior High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Sierra Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 74.3%).
- •Sierra Junior High does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.7).
- •Oak Creek Intermediate is the larger school with 187 students compared with 184.
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 Oak Creek Intermediate better than Sierra Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Junior High ranks higher (50.5 vs 35.1 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 Oak Creek Intermediate and Sierra Junior High?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Oakhurst and Tollhouse in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Creek Intermediate: 187. Sierra Junior High: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Creek Intermediate and Sierra Junior High rank in California?
Oak Creek Intermediate is 624th of 1,334 and Sierra Junior High is 412th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).