Parsons Junior High vs Redding Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 468 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parsons Junior High
Redding · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students
Redding Collegiate Academy
Redding · Charter other · Grades K–12
219 students
| Measure | Parsons Junior High Redding, California | Redding Collegiate Academy Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #760 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #12288 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 522 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 12% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parsons Junior High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Parsons Junior High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Redding Collegiate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 79.3%).
- •Parsons Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 27.4).
- •Parsons Junior High is the larger school with 522 students compared with 219.
- •Parsons Junior High is a public school while Redding Collegiate Academy is a charter 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 Parsons Junior High better than Redding Collegiate Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Parsons Junior High and Redding Collegiate Academy?
About 468 m in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parsons Junior High: 522. Redding Collegiate Academy: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parsons Junior High and Redding Collegiate Academy rank in California?
Parsons Junior High is 760th of 1,334 and Redding Collegiate Academy is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).