Herbert Slater Middle vs Montgomery High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Slater Middle
Santa Rosa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
577 students
Montgomery High
Santa Rosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,253 students
| Measure | Herbert Slater Middle Santa Rosa, California | Montgomery High Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 1,334 | #567 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11151 of 15,369 | #10776 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 577 | 1,253 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 1,253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 33.7).
- •Herbert Slater Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Montgomery High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Montgomery High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 60.1%).
- •Herbert Slater Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.2).
- •Montgomery High is the larger school with 1,253 students compared with 577.
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 Herbert Slater Middle better than Montgomery High?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery High ranks higher (40.8 vs 33.7 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 Herbert Slater Middle and Montgomery High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Slater Middle: 577. Montgomery High: 1,253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Slater Middle and Montgomery High rank in California?
Herbert Slater Middle is 648th of 1,334 and Montgomery High is 567th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).