California High vs California Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California High
California · Public high · Grades 9–12
439 students
California Middle
California · Public middle · Grades 5–8
394 students
| Measure | California High California, Missouri | California Middle California, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 497 | #78 of 392 |
| National rank | #5670 of 16,910 | #4154 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 439 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| city | California | California |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 60.5).
- •California Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •California High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •California High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 39.8%).
- •California Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •California High is the larger school with 439 students compared with 394.
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 California High better than California Middle?
On the Success Index (US), California Middle ranks higher (66.1 vs 60.5 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 California High and California Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between California and California in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California High: 439. California Middle: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California High and California Middle rank in Missouri?
California High is 138th of 497 and California Middle is 78th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).