Fort Bragg High vs McKinleyville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Bragg High
Fort Bragg · Public high · Grades 9–12
569 students
McKinleyville High
McKinleyville · Public high · Grades 9–12
566 students
| Measure | Fort Bragg High Fort Bragg, California | McKinleyville High McKinleyville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #671 of 1,343 | #407 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11884 of 16,910 | #8512 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 569 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Fort Bragg | McKinleyville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinleyville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 36.3).
- •McKinleyville High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •McKinleyville High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •McKinleyville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 77.5%).
- •Fort Bragg High is the larger school with 569 students compared with 566.
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 Fort Bragg High better than McKinleyville High?
On the Success Index (US), McKinleyville High ranks higher (49.5 vs 36.3 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 Fort Bragg High and McKinleyville High?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Fort Bragg and McKinleyville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Bragg High: 569. McKinleyville High: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Bragg High and McKinleyville High rank in California?
Fort Bragg High is 671st of 1,343 and McKinleyville High is 407th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).