Hughes Middle vs Southeast Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hughes Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,214 students
Southeast Middle
South Gate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,215 students
| Measure | Hughes Middle Long Beach, California | Southeast Middle South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 1,334 | #1247 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6414 of 15,369 | #15013 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,214 | 1,215 |
| Enrollment | 1,214 | 1,215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 14% |
| city | Long Beach | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 11.0).
- •Hughes Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 14%).
- •Hughes Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 26%).
- •Hughes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 94.7%).
- •Southeast Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.3).
- •Southeast Middle is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 1,214.
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 Hughes Middle better than Southeast Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hughes Middle ranks higher (55.7 vs 11.0 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 Hughes Middle and Southeast Middle?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hughes Middle: 1,214. Southeast Middle: 1,215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hughes Middle and Southeast Middle rank in California?
Hughes Middle is 348th of 1,334 and Southeast Middle is 1247th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).