South East High vs Southeast Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 212 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South East High
South Gate · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,990 students
Southeast Middle
South Gate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,215 students
| Measure | South East High South Gate, California | Southeast Middle South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #721 of 1,343 | #1247 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12361 of 16,910 | #15013 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,990 | 1,215 |
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 1,215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | South Gate | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South East High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 11.0).
- •South East High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •South East High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 26%).
- •South East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 94.7%).
- •Southeast Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.4).
- •South East High is the larger school with 1,990 students compared with 1,215.
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 South East High better than Southeast Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South East High ranks higher (34.3 vs 11.0 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 South East High and Southeast Middle?
About 212 m in a straight line, between South Gate and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South East High: 1,990. Southeast Middle: 1,215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South East High and Southeast Middle rank in California?
South East High is 721st of 1,343 and Southeast Middle is 1247th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).