Edison High vs Isaac L. Sowers Middle
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.
Edison High
Huntington Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,049 students
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
| Measure | Edison High Huntington Beach, California | Isaac L. Sowers Middle Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 1,343 | #145 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3554 of 16,910 | #2579 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,049 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 2,049 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isaac L. Sowers Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 69.0).
- •Isaac L. Sowers Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Edison High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Isaac L. Sowers Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 27.3%).
- •Edison High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.9).
- •Edison High is the larger school with 2,049 students compared with 771.
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 Edison High better than Isaac L. Sowers Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Isaac L. Sowers Middle ranks higher (73.8 vs 69.0 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 Edison High and Isaac L. Sowers Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison High: 2,049. Isaac L. Sowers Middle: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison High and Isaac L. Sowers Middle rank in California?
Edison High is 126th of 1,343 and Isaac L. Sowers Middle is 145th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).