Paradise Junior High vs Paradise Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paradise Junior High
Paradise · Public middle · Grades 7–8
197 students
Paradise Senior High
Paradise · Public high · Grades 9–12
495 students
| Measure | Paradise Junior High Paradise, California | Paradise Senior High Paradise, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 1,334 | #570 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11339 of 15,369 | #10795 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 197 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Paradise | Paradise |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 32.8).
- •Paradise Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 70.6%).
- •Paradise Junior High does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.0).
- •Paradise Senior High is the larger school with 495 students compared with 197.
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 Junior High better than Paradise Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Paradise Senior High ranks higher (40.7 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 Junior High and Paradise Senior High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Paradise and Paradise in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paradise Junior High: 197. Paradise Senior High: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paradise Junior High and Paradise Senior High rank in California?
Paradise Junior High is 663rd of 1,334 and Paradise Senior High is 570th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).