Amador High vs Jackson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.3 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
Jackson Elementary
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
479 students
| Measure | Amador High Sutter Creek, California | Jackson Elementary Jackson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 1,343 | #1849 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8146 of 16,910 | #24610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 615 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Sutter Creek | Jackson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.9 vs 50.8).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Amador High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Amador High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 49.3%).
- •Amador High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.8).
- •Amador High is the larger school with 615 students compared with 479.
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 Jackson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amador High and Jackson Elementary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Sutter Creek and Jackson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amador High: 615. Jackson Elementary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amador High and Jackson Elementary rank in California?
Amador High is 377th of 1,343 and Jackson Elementary is 1849th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).