For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,702 students in Lompoc, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lompoc, CA are Trivium Charter School Voyage, Trivium Charter School Adventure and Vandenberg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lompoc, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lompoc have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lompoc, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trivium Charter School Voyage
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4597 Hollister Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Trivium Charter School Adventure
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Berkeley Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Gr: K-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Vandenberg Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Mountain View Blvd.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2700
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2700
Gr: 7-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Trivium Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1550 South College Dr.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 291-1303
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Dr Bob Forinash Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Mission Valley
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 North J St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2940
Gr: K-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Lompoc Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
234 South N St.
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2600
Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 742-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lompoc, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lompoc, CA include Trivium Charter School Voyage, Trivium Charter School Adventure and Vandenberg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lompoc?
7 public middle schools are located in Lompoc.
What is the racial composition of students in Lompoc?
Lompoc public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lompoc are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lompoc include: Lompoc Valley Middle School vs. Vandenberg Middle School, Vandenberg Middle School vs. Lompoc Valley Middle School
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