Montgomery Senior High vs Southwest Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery Senior High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,568 students
Southwest Senior High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,563 students
| Measure | Montgomery Senior High San Diego, California | Southwest Senior High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #749 of 1,343 | #1077 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12604 of 16,910 | #15032 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,568 | 1,563 |
| Enrollment | 1,568 | 1,563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 19% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 21.5).
- •Montgomery Senior High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •Montgomery Senior High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 44%).
- •Montgomery Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 84.4%).
- •Southwest Senior High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.1).
- •Montgomery Senior High is the larger school with 1,568 students compared with 1,563.
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 Montgomery Senior High better than Southwest Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Senior High ranks higher (33.2 vs 21.5 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 Montgomery Senior High and Southwest Senior High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery Senior High: 1,568. Southwest Senior High: 1,563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery Senior High and Southwest Senior High rank in California?
Montgomery Senior High is 749th of 1,343 and Southwest Senior High is 1077th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).