Salinas High vs Washington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 604 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salinas High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,380 students
Washington Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,082 students
| Measure | Salinas High Salinas, California | Washington Middle Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 1,343 | #839 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12440 of 16,910 | #12884 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,380 | 1,082 |
| Enrollment | 2,380 | 1,082 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salinas High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 24.9).
- •Salinas High does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Salinas High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Salinas High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 81.7%).
- •Salinas High is the larger school with 2,380 students compared with 1,082.
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 Salinas High better than Washington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Salinas High ranks higher (34.0 vs 24.9 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 Salinas High and Washington Middle?
About 604 m in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salinas High: 2,380. Washington Middle: 1,082. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salinas High and Washington Middle rank in California?
Salinas High is 727th of 1,343 and Washington Middle is 839th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).