Ethel Dwyer Middle vs Huntington Beach High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 769 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel Dwyer Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
884 students
Huntington Beach High
Huntington Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,645 students
| Measure | Ethel Dwyer Middle Huntington Beach, California | Huntington Beach High Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #192 of 1,334 | #124 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3457 of 15,369 | #3477 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 884 | 2,645 |
| Enrollment | 884 | 2,645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.5 vs 69.3).
- •Ethel Dwyer Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Huntington Beach High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Huntington Beach High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 37.1%).
- •Huntington Beach High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 26.0).
- •Huntington Beach High is the larger school with 2,645 students compared with 884.
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 Ethel Dwyer Middle better than Huntington Beach High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ethel Dwyer Middle and Huntington Beach High?
About 769 m in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel Dwyer Middle: 884. Huntington Beach High: 2,645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel Dwyer Middle and Huntington Beach High rank in California?
Ethel Dwyer Middle is 192nd of 1,334 and Huntington Beach High is 124th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).