John Adams Middle vs Santa Monica High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams Middle
Santa Monica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
806 students
Santa Monica High
Santa Monica · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,588 students
| Measure | John Adams Middle Santa Monica, California | Santa Monica High Santa Monica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,334 | #137 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5987 of 15,369 | #3712 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 806 | 2,588 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 2,588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 56% |
| city | Santa Monica | Santa Monica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Monica High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 57.6).
- •Santa Monica High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Santa Monica High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 63%).
- •Santa Monica High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 44.4%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.9).
- •Santa Monica High is the larger school with 2,588 students compared with 806.
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 John Adams Middle better than Santa Monica High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Monica High ranks higher (68.4 vs 57.6 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 John Adams Middle and Santa Monica High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Monica and Santa Monica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Middle: 806. Santa Monica High: 2,588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Middle and Santa Monica High rank in California?
John Adams Middle is 328th of 1,334 and Santa Monica High is 137th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).