Ernest S. McBride Sr. High vs Lakewood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Lakewood High
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,305 students
| Measure | Ernest S. McBride Sr. High Long Beach, California | Lakewood High Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,343 | #903 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4799 of 16,910 | #13782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 682 | 2,305 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 2,305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 18% |
| city | Long Beach | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 27.9).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 18%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 46%).
- •Ernest S. McBride Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 58.4%).
- •Lakewood High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.5).
- •Lakewood High is the larger school with 2,305 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 Lakewood High?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest S. McBride Sr. High ranks higher (63.9 vs 27.9 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 Lakewood High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High: 682. Lakewood High: 2,305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest S. McBride Sr. High and Lakewood High rank in California?
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High is 185th of 1,343 and Lakewood High is 903rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).