Pinon Mesa Middle vs Wrightwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinon Mesa Middle
Phelan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
Wrightwood Elementary
Wrightwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students
| Measure | Pinon Mesa Middle Phelan, California | Wrightwood Elementary Wrightwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #765 of 1,334 | #1792 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12323 of 15,369 | #23878 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 835 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Phelan | Wrightwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wrightwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 27.9).
- •Wrightwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Wrightwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Wrightwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 77.2%).
- •Pinon Mesa Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.0).
- •Pinon Mesa Middle is the larger school with 835 students compared with 336.
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 Pinon Mesa Middle better than Wrightwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wrightwood Elementary ranks higher (51.9 vs 27.9 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 Pinon Mesa Middle and Wrightwood Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Phelan and Wrightwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinon Mesa Middle: 835. Wrightwood Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinon Mesa Middle and Wrightwood Elementary rank in California?
Pinon Mesa Middle is 765th of 1,334 and Wrightwood Elementary is 1792nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).