Cabrillo High vs Vandenberg Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cabrillo High
Lompoc · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,060 students
Vandenberg Middle
Vandenberg Air Force Base · Public middle · Grades 7–8
565 students
| Measure | Cabrillo High Lompoc, California | Vandenberg Middle Vandenberg Air Force Base, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 1,343 | #444 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10716 of 16,910 | #8009 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,060 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 38% |
| city | Lompoc | Vandenberg Air Force Base |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vandenberg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 41.0).
- •Vandenberg Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Vandenberg Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Cabrillo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 52%).
- •Cabrillo High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.9).
- •Cabrillo High is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 565.
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 Cabrillo High better than Vandenberg Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vandenberg Middle ranks higher (48.4 vs 41.0 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 Cabrillo High and Vandenberg Middle?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Lompoc and Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabrillo High: 1,060. Vandenberg Middle: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabrillo High and Vandenberg Middle rank in California?
Cabrillo High is 558th of 1,343 and Vandenberg Middle is 444th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).