Henry High vs Lewis Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,485 students
Lewis Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students
| Measure | Henry High San Diego, California | Lewis Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 1,343 | #257 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7233 of 16,910 | #4642 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,485 | 1,013 |
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 1,013 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 64% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 54.3).
- •Lewis Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Henry High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 48.5%).
- •Lewis Middle does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 26.4).
- •Henry High is the larger school with 2,485 students compared with 1,013.
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 Henry High better than Lewis Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis Middle ranks higher (63.8 vs 54.3 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 Henry High and Lewis Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry High: 2,485. Lewis Middle: 1,013. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry High and Lewis Middle rank in California?
Henry High is 321st of 1,343 and Lewis Middle is 257th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).