Oak Ridge High vs Pleasant Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Ridge High
El Dorado Hills ยท Public high ยท Grades 8โ12
2,346 students
Pleasant Grove Middle
Rescue ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
470 students
| Measure | Oak Ridge High El Dorado Hills, California | Pleasant Grove Middle Rescue, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #70 of 1,343 | #194 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2317 of 16,910 | #3517 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8โ12 | Grades 6โ8 |
| Students | 2,346 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 2,346 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 51% |
| city | El Dorado Hills | Rescue |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขOak Ridge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 69.2).
- โขOak Ridge High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- โขOak Ridge High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- โขOak Ridge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 27.2%).
- โขPleasant Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 25.5).
- โขOak Ridge High is the larger school with 2,346 students compared with 470.
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 Ridge High better than Pleasant Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Ridge High ranks higher (74.1 vs 69.2 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 Ridge High and Pleasant Grove Middle?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between El Dorado Hills and Rescue in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Ridge High: 2,346. Pleasant Grove Middle: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Ridge High and Pleasant Grove Middle rank in California?
Oak Ridge High is 70th of 1,343 and Pleasant Grove Middle is 194th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).