Pioneer Junior High vs Upland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Junior High
Upland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
771 students
Upland High
Upland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,797 students
| Measure | Pioneer Junior High Upland, California | Upland High Upland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 1,334 | #685 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5526 of 15,369 | #12035 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 771 | 2,797 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 2,797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| city | Upland | Upland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 35.8).
- •Pioneer Junior High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Pioneer Junior High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Pioneer Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 69.5%).
- •Pioneer Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.4).
- •Upland High is the larger school with 2,797 students compared with 771.
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 Pioneer Junior High better than Upland High?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Junior High ranks higher (59.8 vs 35.8 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 Pioneer Junior High and Upland High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Upland and Upland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Junior High: 771. Upland High: 2,797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Junior High and Upland High rank in California?
Pioneer Junior High is 313th of 1,334 and Upland High is 685th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).