Maywood Middle vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 936 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maywood Middle
Corning · Public middle · Grades 6–8
515 students
Southwest Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students
| Measure | Maywood Middle Corning, California | Southwest Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #865 of 1,334 | #1124 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13090 of 15,369 | #14545 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 515 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| city | Corning | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maywood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 15.2).
- •Maywood Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Maywood Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 91.7%).
- •Maywood Middle does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.6).
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 Maywood Middle better than Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Maywood Middle ranks higher (23.7 vs 15.2 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 Maywood Middle and Southwest Middle?
About 936 km in a straight line, between Corning and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maywood Middle: 515. Southwest Middle: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maywood Middle and Southwest Middle rank in California?
Maywood Middle is 865th of 1,334 and Southwest Middle is 1124th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).