Southwest Middle vs Southwest Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 890 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwest Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students
Southwest Senior High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,563 students
| Measure | Southwest Middle San Diego, California | Southwest Senior High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1124 of 1,334 | #1077 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14545 of 15,369 | #15032 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 515 | 1,563 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 1,563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 19% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 15.2).
- •Southwest Senior High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Southwest Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 86.4%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.7).
- •Southwest Senior High is the larger school with 1,563 students compared with 515.
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 Southwest Middle better than Southwest Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Senior High ranks higher (21.5 vs 15.2 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 Southwest Middle and Southwest Senior High?
About 890 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwest Middle: 515. Southwest Senior High: 1,563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwest Middle and Southwest Senior High rank in California?
Southwest Middle is 1124th of 1,334 and Southwest Senior High is 1077th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).