Amador High vs Argonaut High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amador High
Sutter Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
615 students
Argonaut High
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
593 students
| Measure | Amador High Sutter Creek, California | Argonaut High Jackson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 1,343 | #320 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8146 of 16,910 | #7202 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 615 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Sutter Creek | Jackson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Argonaut High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 50.9).
- •Argonaut High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Amador High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 34.4%).
- •Argonaut High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.2).
- •Amador High is the larger school with 615 students compared with 593.
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 Amador High better than Argonaut High?
On the Success Index (US), Argonaut High ranks higher (54.4 vs 50.9 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 Amador High and Argonaut High?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Sutter Creek and Jackson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amador High: 615. Argonaut High: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amador High and Argonaut High rank in California?
Amador High is 377th of 1,343 and Argonaut High is 320th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).