Palm Avenue Middle vs Wasco High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 615 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Avenue Middle
Wasco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
Wasco High
Wasco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,672 students
| Measure | Palm Avenue Middle Wasco, California | Wasco High Wasco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1049 of 1,334 | #811 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14241 of 15,369 | #13150 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 631 | 1,672 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 1,672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | Wasco | Wasco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wasco High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 17.2).
- •Wasco High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Wasco High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Wasco High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 89.1%).
- •Wasco High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 21.8).
- •Wasco High is the larger school with 1,672 students compared with 631.
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 Palm Avenue Middle better than Wasco High?
On the Success Index (US), Wasco High ranks higher (30.9 vs 17.2 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 Palm Avenue Middle and Wasco High?
About 615 m in a straight line, between Wasco and Wasco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Avenue Middle: 631. Wasco High: 1,672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Avenue Middle and Wasco High rank in California?
Palm Avenue Middle is 1049th of 1,334 and Wasco High is 811th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).