New Brighton Middle vs Soquel High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Brighton Middle
Capitola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
Soquel High
Soquel · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,074 students
| Measure | New Brighton Middle Capitola, California | Soquel High Soquel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 1,334 | #238 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4891 of 15,369 | #5661 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 585 | 1,074 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 1,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| city | Capitola | Soquel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 60.6).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Soquel High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Soquel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 30.3%).
- •Soquel High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.7).
- •Soquel High is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 585.
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 New Brighton Middle better than Soquel High?
On the Success Index (US), New Brighton Middle ranks higher (62.7 vs 60.6 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 New Brighton Middle and Soquel High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Capitola and Soquel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Brighton Middle: 585. Soquel High: 1,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Brighton Middle and Soquel High rank in California?
New Brighton Middle is 280th of 1,334 and Soquel High is 238th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).