Helms Middle vs Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 867 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helms Middle
San Pablo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students
Middle College High
San Pablo · Public high · Grades 9–12
294 students
| Measure | Helms Middle San Pablo, California | Middle College High San Pablo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1281 of 1,334 | #304 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15165 of 15,369 | #6884 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 558 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 32.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 57% |
| city | San Pablo | San Pablo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 9.1).
- •Middle College High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 7%).
- •Middle College High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 81.9%).
- •Helms Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 32.7).
- •Helms Middle is the larger school with 558 students compared with 294.
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 Helms Middle better than Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), Middle College High ranks higher (55.6 vs 9.1 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 Helms Middle and Middle College High?
About 867 m in a straight line, between San Pablo and San Pablo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helms Middle: 558. Middle College High: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helms Middle and Middle College High rank in California?
Helms Middle is 1281st of 1,334 and Middle College High is 304th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).