Paradise Charter Middle vs Paradise Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paradise Charter Middle
Paradise · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
143 students
Paradise Junior High
Paradise · Public middle · Grades 7–8
197 students
| Measure | Paradise Charter Middle Paradise, California | Paradise Junior High Paradise, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 1,334 | #663 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4024 of 15,369 | #11339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 143 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Paradise | Paradise |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 32.8).
- •Paradise Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 70.6%).
- •Paradise Junior High does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.4).
- •Paradise Junior High is the larger school with 197 students compared with 143.
- •Paradise Charter Middle is a charter school while Paradise Junior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Paradise Charter Middle better than Paradise Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Paradise Charter Middle ranks higher (66.9 vs 32.8 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 Paradise Charter Middle and Paradise Junior High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Paradise and Paradise in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paradise Charter Middle: 143. Paradise Junior High: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paradise Charter Middle and Paradise Junior High rank in California?
Paradise Charter Middle is 216th of 1,334 and Paradise Junior High is 663rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).