Bret Harte Middle vs Hayward High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 836 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Middle
Hayward · Public middle · Grades 7–8
465 students
Hayward High
Hayward · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,580 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle Hayward, California | Hayward High Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 1,334 | #902 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13688 of 15,369 | #13780 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 465 | 1,580 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 1,580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 19% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayward High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 20.5).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •Hayward High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •Hayward High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 76.6%).
- •Hayward High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.1).
- •Hayward High is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 465.
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 Bret Harte Middle better than Hayward High?
On the Success Index (US), Hayward High ranks higher (27.9 vs 20.5 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 Bret Harte Middle and Hayward High?
About 836 m in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 465. Hayward High: 1,580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and Hayward High rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 954th of 1,334 and Hayward High is 902nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).