Fortuna Middle vs Sunny Brae Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fortuna Middle
Fortuna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
231 students
Sunny Brae Middle
Arcata · Public middle · Grades 6–8
232 students
| Measure | Fortuna Middle Fortuna, California | Sunny Brae Middle Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #844 of 1,334 | #386 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12908 of 15,369 | #7153 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 231 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 38% |
| city | Fortuna | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunny Brae Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 24.7).
- •Sunny Brae Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 19%).
- •Sunny Brae Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Sunny Brae Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 78.4%).
- •Fortuna Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.8).
- •Sunny Brae Middle is the larger school with 232 students compared with 231.
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 Fortuna Middle better than Sunny Brae Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sunny Brae Middle ranks higher (52.2 vs 24.7 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 Fortuna Middle and Sunny Brae Middle?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Fortuna and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fortuna Middle: 231. Sunny Brae Middle: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fortuna Middle and Sunny Brae Middle rank in California?
Fortuna Middle is 844th of 1,334 and Sunny Brae Middle is 386th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).