Malibu High vs Malibu Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 187 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malibu High
Malibu · Public high · Grades 9–12
387 students
Malibu Middle
Malibu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
256 students
| Measure | Malibu High Malibu, California | Malibu Middle Malibu, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #62 of 1,343 | #110 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2277 of 16,910 | #1939 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | Malibu | Malibu |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malibu Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 74.3).
- •Malibu Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 20.9%).
- •Malibu Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.9).
- •Malibu High is the larger school with 387 students compared with 256.
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 Malibu High better than Malibu Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Malibu Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 74.3 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 Malibu High and Malibu Middle?
About 187 m in a straight line, between Malibu and Malibu in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malibu High: 387. Malibu Middle: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malibu High and Malibu Middle rank in California?
Malibu High is 62nd of 1,343 and Malibu Middle is 110th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).