King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle vs Marshall (Thurgood) High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 971 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
Marshall (Thurgood) High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 8–12
475 students
| Measure | King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle San Francisco, California | Marshall (Thurgood) High San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #836 of 1,334 | #1178 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12858 of 15,369 | #15669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 367 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 17.6).
- •King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 12%).
- •King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 78.9%).
- •Marshall (Thurgood) High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.7).
- •Marshall (Thurgood) High is the larger school with 475 students compared with 367.
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 King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle better than Marshall (Thurgood) High?
On the Success Index (US), King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle ranks higher (25.0 vs 17.6 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 King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle and Marshall (Thurgood) High?
About 971 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle: 367. Marshall (Thurgood) High: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle and Marshall (Thurgood) High rank in California?
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle is 836th of 1,334 and Marshall (Thurgood) High is 1178th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).