Foothill High vs Hewes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 746 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,126 students
Hewes Middle
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
| Measure | Foothill High Santa Ana, California | Hewes Middle Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 1,343 | #220 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5976 of 16,910 | #4060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,126 | 929 |
| Enrollment | 2,126 | 929 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hewes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 59.3).
- •Hewes Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Hewes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 47.8%).
- •Foothill High does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 25.8).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 2,126 students compared with 929.
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 Foothill High better than Hewes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hewes Middle ranks higher (66.7 vs 59.3 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 Foothill High and Hewes Middle?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 2,126. Hewes Middle: 929. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Hewes Middle rank in California?
Foothill High is 255th of 1,343 and Hewes Middle is 220th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).