Cheldelin Middle School vs Linus Pauling Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheldelin Middle School
Corvallis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
Linus Pauling Middle School
Corvallis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
| Measure | Cheldelin Middle School Corvallis, Oregon | Linus Pauling Middle School Corvallis, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 208 | #62 of 208 |
| National rank | #5042 of 15,369 | #7853 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 488 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 41% |
| city | Corvallis | Corvallis |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheldelin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 49.0).
- •Cheldelin Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Cheldelin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Cheldelin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 57.9%).
- •Linus Pauling Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 18.8).
- •Linus Pauling Middle School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 488.
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 Cheldelin Middle School better than Linus Pauling Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cheldelin Middle School ranks higher (62.0 vs 49.0 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 Cheldelin Middle School and Linus Pauling Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Corvallis and Corvallis in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheldelin Middle School: 488. Linus Pauling Middle School: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheldelin Middle School and Linus Pauling Middle School rank in Oregon?
Cheldelin Middle School is 24th of 208 and Linus Pauling Middle School is 62nd of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).