Branciforte Middle vs Harbor High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branciforte Middle
Santa Cruz · Public middle · Grades 6–8
409 students
Harbor High
Santa Cruz · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students
| Measure | Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz, California | Harbor High Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,334 | #270 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6334 of 15,369 | #6380 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 409 | 1,013 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 1,013 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 56.0).
- •Harbor High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Harbor High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 38.2%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 18.8).
- •Harbor High is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 409.
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 Branciforte Middle better than Harbor High?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor High ranks higher (57.7 vs 56.0 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 Branciforte Middle and Harbor High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branciforte Middle: 409. Harbor High: 1,013. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branciforte Middle and Harbor High rank in California?
Branciforte Middle is 344th of 1,334 and Harbor High is 270th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).