Ernest S. McBride Sr. High vs Henry
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
682 students
Henry
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
796 students
| Measure | Ernest S. McBride Sr. High Long Beach, California | Henry Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,343 | #675 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4799 of 16,910 | #9580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 682 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 63.9).
- •Henry does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Henry does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 40.3%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 27.4).
- •Henry is the larger school with 796 students compared with 682.
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 Ernest S. McBride Sr. High better than Henry?
On the Success Index (US), Henry ranks higher (72.5 vs 63.9 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 Ernest S. McBride Sr. High and Henry?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High: 682. Henry: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest S. McBride Sr. High and Henry rank in California?
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High is 185th of 1,343 and Henry is 675th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).