Delta Charter vs New Brighton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delta Charter
Aptos · Charter high · Grades 9–12
113 students
New Brighton Middle
Capitola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
| Measure | Delta Charter Aptos, California | New Brighton Middle Capitola, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #747 of 1,343 | #280 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12565 of 16,910 | #4891 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 113 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 46% |
| city | Aptos | Capitola |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 33.4).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 10%).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 34.5%).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 38.9%).
- •Delta Charter does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 21.7).
- •New Brighton Middle is the larger school with 585 students compared with 113.
- •Delta Charter is a charter school while New Brighton 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 Delta Charter better than New Brighton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), New Brighton Middle ranks higher (62.7 vs 33.4 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 Delta Charter and New Brighton Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Aptos and Capitola in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delta Charter: 113. New Brighton Middle: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delta Charter and New Brighton Middle rank in California?
Delta Charter is 747th of 1,343 and New Brighton Middle is 280th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).