Benicia Middle vs John Swett High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benicia Middle
Benicia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
John Swett High
Crockett · Public high · Grades 9–12
351 students
| Measure | Benicia Middle Benicia, California | John Swett High Crockett, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 1,334 | #489 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5277 of 15,369 | #9835 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 947 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| city | Benicia | Crockett |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benicia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 44.4).
- •Benicia Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •John Swett High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Benicia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 74.1%).
- •John Swett High does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 22.0).
- •Benicia Middle is the larger school with 947 students compared with 351.
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 Benicia Middle better than John Swett High?
On the Success Index (US), Benicia Middle ranks higher (60.9 vs 44.4 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 Benicia Middle and John Swett High?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Benicia and Crockett in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benicia Middle: 947. John Swett High: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benicia Middle and John Swett High rank in California?
Benicia Middle is 295th of 1,334 and John Swett High is 489th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).