Richard Henry Dana Middle vs San Pedro Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 397 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Henry Dana Middle
San Pedro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,355 students
San Pedro Senior High
San Pedro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,398 students
| Measure | Richard Henry Dana Middle San Pedro, California | San Pedro Senior High San Pedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1017 of 1,334 | #755 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14057 of 15,369 | #12641 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,355 | 2,398 |
| Enrollment | 1,355 | 2,398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 29% |
| city | San Pedro | San Pedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Pedro Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 18.3).
- •San Pedro Senior High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •San Pedro Senior High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 33%).
- •San Pedro Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 82%).
- •San Pedro Senior High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.5).
- •San Pedro Senior High is the larger school with 2,398 students compared with 1,355.
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 Richard Henry Dana Middle better than San Pedro Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), San Pedro Senior High ranks higher (33.1 vs 18.3 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 Richard Henry Dana Middle and San Pedro Senior High?
About 397 m in a straight line, between San Pedro and San Pedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard Henry Dana Middle: 1,355. San Pedro Senior High: 2,398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard Henry Dana Middle and San Pedro Senior High rank in California?
Richard Henry Dana Middle is 1017th of 1,334 and San Pedro Senior High is 755th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).