Tioga Middle vs University High
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.
Tioga Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
692 students
University High
Fresno · Charter high · Grades 9–12
498 students
| Measure | Tioga Middle Fresno, California | University High Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1069 of 1,334 | #17 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14347 of 15,369 | #1116 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 692 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 87% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 16.6).
- •University High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 17%).
- •University High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 35%).
- •University High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 91.2%).
- •Tioga Middle does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 24.9).
- •Tioga Middle is the larger school with 692 students compared with 498.
- •Tioga Middle is a public school while University High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tioga Middle better than University High?
On the Success Index (US), University High ranks higher (81.1 vs 16.6 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 Tioga Middle and University High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tioga Middle: 692. University High: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tioga Middle and University High rank in California?
Tioga Middle is 1069th of 1,334 and University High is 17th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).