Helen Stacey Middle vs Marina High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Stacey Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
Marina High
Huntington Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,997 students
| Measure | Helen Stacey Middle Huntington Beach, California | Marina High Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 1,334 | #295 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7039 of 15,369 | #6707 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 947 | 1,997 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 1,997 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marina High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 52.8).
- •Helen Stacey Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Marina High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Marina High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 64.9%).
- •Marina High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.3).
- •Marina High is the larger school with 1,997 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 Helen Stacey Middle better than Marina High?
On the Success Index (US), Marina High ranks higher (56.4 vs 52.8 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 Helen Stacey Middle and Marina High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Stacey Middle: 947. Marina High: 1,997. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Stacey Middle and Marina High rank in California?
Helen Stacey Middle is 378th of 1,334 and Marina High is 295th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).