Clark Middle vs Health Sciences High and Middle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
Health Sciences High and Middle College
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
535 students
| Measure | Clark Middle San Diego, California | Health Sciences High and Middle College San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1062 of 1,334 | #851 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14301 of 15,369 | #13384 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 696 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 16.8).
- •Clark Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 92.2%).
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.5).
- •Clark Middle is the larger school with 696 students compared with 535.
- •Clark Middle is a public school while Health Sciences High and Middle College is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Clark Middle better than Health Sciences High and Middle College?
On the Success Index (US), Health Sciences High and Middle College ranks higher (29.8 vs 16.8 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 Clark Middle and Health Sciences High and Middle College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Middle: 696. Health Sciences High and Middle College: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Middle and Health Sciences High and Middle College rank in California?
Clark Middle is 1062nd of 1,334 and Health Sciences High and Middle College is 851st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).