Caruthers High vs Ernest S. McBride Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 340 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caruthers High
Caruthers · Public high · Grades 9–12
682 students
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
682 students
| Measure | Caruthers High Caruthers, California | Ernest S. McBride Sr. High Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #964 of 1,343 | #185 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14253 of 16,910 | #4799 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 682 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| city | Caruthers | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 25.6).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 89.1%).
- •Caruthers High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.5).
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 Caruthers High better than Ernest S. McBride Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest S. McBride Sr. High ranks higher (63.9 vs 25.6 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 Caruthers High and Ernest S. McBride Sr. High?
About 340 km in a straight line, between Caruthers and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caruthers High: 682. Ernest S. McBride Sr. High: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caruthers High and Ernest S. McBride Sr. High rank in California?
Caruthers High is 964th of 1,343 and Ernest S. McBride Sr. High is 185th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).