College Bridge Academy vs Hughes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 712 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Bridge Academy
Long Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
255 students
Hughes Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,214 students
| Measure | College Bridge Academy Long Beach, California | Hughes Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1313 of 1,343 | #348 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16573 of 16,910 | #6414 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 255 | 1,214 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 1,214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 53% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 10.3).
- •Hughes Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 5%).
- •Hughes Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 24.5%).
- •Hughes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 93.3%).
- •College Bridge Academy does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.3).
- •Hughes Middle is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 255.
- •College Bridge Academy is a charter school while Hughes Middle is a public 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 College Bridge Academy better than Hughes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hughes Middle ranks higher (55.7 vs 10.3 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 College Bridge Academy and Hughes Middle?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Bridge Academy: 255. Hughes Middle: 1,214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Bridge Academy and Hughes Middle rank in California?
College Bridge Academy is 1313th of 1,343 and Hughes Middle is 348th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).