Health Sciences High and Middle College vs Wilson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 435 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Health Sciences High and Middle College
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
535 students
Wilson Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
| Measure | Health Sciences High and Middle College San Diego, California | Wilson Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #851 of 1,343 | #1178 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13384 of 16,910 | #14768 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 13.5).
- •Wilson Middle does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 95.6%).
- •Wilson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.4).
- •Wilson Middle is the larger school with 712 students compared with 535.
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College is a charter school while Wilson Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Health Sciences High and Middle College better than Wilson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Health Sciences High and Middle College ranks higher (29.8 vs 13.5 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 Health Sciences High and Middle College and Wilson Middle?
About 435 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Health Sciences High and Middle College: 535. Wilson Middle: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Health Sciences High and Middle College and Wilson Middle rank in California?
Health Sciences High and Middle College is 851st of 1,343 and Wilson Middle is 1178th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).