South Lake Middle vs University High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Lake Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
652 students
University High
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,307 students
| Measure | South Lake Middle Irvine, California | University High Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,334 | #63 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3132 of 15,369 | #2283 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 652 | 2,307 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 2,307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 75% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 71.0).
- •University High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •University High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •University High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 34.2%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.2).
- •University High is the larger school with 2,307 students compared with 652.
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 South Lake Middle better than University High?
On the Success Index (US), University High ranks higher (74.3 vs 71.0 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 South Lake Middle and University High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Lake Middle: 652. University High: 2,307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Lake Middle and University High rank in California?
South Lake Middle is 174th of 1,334 and University High is 63rd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).