Fred C. Beyer High vs Somerset Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred C. Beyer High
Modesto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,609 students
Somerset Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
| Measure | Fred C. Beyer High Modesto, California | Somerset Middle Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #680 of 1,343 | #668 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11988 of 16,910 | #11388 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,609 | 947 |
| Enrollment | 1,609 | 947 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred C. Beyer High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 32.6).
- •Somerset Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Fred C. Beyer High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Fred C. Beyer High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 74%).
- •Somerset Middle does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.0).
- •Fred C. Beyer High is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 947.
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 Fred C. Beyer High better than Somerset Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fred C. Beyer High ranks higher (35.9 vs 32.6 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 Fred C. Beyer High and Somerset Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred C. Beyer High: 1,609. Somerset Middle: 947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred C. Beyer High and Somerset Middle rank in California?
Fred C. Beyer High is 680th of 1,343 and Somerset Middle is 668th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).