Amador High vs Jackson Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.8 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 Junior High
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
270 students
| Measure | Amador High Sutter Creek, California | Jackson Junior High Jackson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 1,343 | #609 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8146 of 16,910 | #10552 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 615 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| city | Sutter Creek | Jackson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amador High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 36.5).
- •Jackson Junior High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Amador High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Amador High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 47.8%).
- •Jackson Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.2).
- •Amador High is the larger school with 615 students compared with 270.
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 Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Amador High ranks higher (50.9 vs 36.5 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 Jackson Junior High?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Sutter Creek and Jackson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amador High: 615. Jackson Junior High: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amador High and Jackson Junior High rank in California?
Amador High is 377th of 1,343 and Jackson Junior High is 609th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).