Middle College High vs Summit Public School: Tamalpais
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle College High
San Pablo · Public high · Grades 9–12
294 students
Summit Public School: Tamalpais
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 7–12
629 students
| Measure | Middle College High San Pablo, California | Summit Public School: Tamalpais Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,343 | #950 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6884 of 16,910 | #14174 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 294 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 32.7 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | San Pablo | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 26.1).
- •Middle College High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Middle College High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 78.2%).
- •Summit Public School: Tamalpais does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 32.7).
- •Summit Public School: Tamalpais is the larger school with 629 students compared with 294.
- •Middle College High is a public school while Summit Public School: Tamalpais is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Middle College High better than Summit Public School: Tamalpais?
On the Success Index (US), Middle College High ranks higher (55.6 vs 26.1 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 Middle College High and Summit Public School: Tamalpais?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Pablo and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle College High: 294. Summit Public School: Tamalpais: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle College High and Summit Public School: Tamalpais rank in California?
Middle College High is 304th of 1,343 and Summit Public School: Tamalpais is 950th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).