Poway High vs Twin Peaks Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poway High
Poway · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,101 students
Twin Peaks Middle
Poway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,164 students
| Measure | Poway High Poway, California | Twin Peaks Middle Poway, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 1,343 | #197 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4205 of 16,910 | #3558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,101 | 1,164 |
| Enrollment | 2,101 | 1,164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| city | Poway | Poway |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twin Peaks Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 66.4).
- •Twin Peaks Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Poway High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Twin Peaks Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 21.8%).
- •Twin Peaks Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 21.7).
- •Poway High is the larger school with 2,101 students compared with 1,164.
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 Poway High better than Twin Peaks Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Twin Peaks Middle ranks higher (69.0 vs 66.4 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 Poway High and Twin Peaks Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Poway and Poway in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poway High: 2,101. Twin Peaks Middle: 1,164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poway High and Twin Peaks Middle rank in California?
Poway High is 153rd of 1,343 and Twin Peaks Middle is 197th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).