Pioneer Middle vs Porterville High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
Porterville High
Porterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,125 students
| Measure | Pioneer Middle Porterville, California | Porterville High Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #964 of 1,334 | #827 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13757 of 15,369 | #13231 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 754 | 2,125 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 2,125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porterville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 20.1).
- •Porterville High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Porterville High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Porterville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 93.9%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 25.0).
- •Porterville High is the larger school with 2,125 students compared with 754.
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 Middle better than Porterville High?
On the Success Index (US), Porterville High ranks higher (30.5 vs 20.1 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 Middle and Porterville High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Middle: 754. Porterville High: 2,125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Middle and Porterville High rank in California?
Pioneer Middle is 964th of 1,334 and Porterville High is 827th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).