American High vs Niles Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American High
Fremont · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,618 students
Niles Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
| Measure | American High Fremont, California | Niles Elementary Fremont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,343 | #446 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2066 of 16,910 | #6766 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,618 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 2,618 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| city | Fremont | Fremont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 75.3).
- •Niles Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •American High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 79%).
- •American High does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 27.1).
- •American High is the larger school with 2,618 students compared with 461.
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 American High better than Niles Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Niles Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 75.3 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 American High and Niles Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Fremont and Fremont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American High: 2,618. Niles Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American High and Niles Elementary rank in California?
American High is 56th of 1,343 and Niles Elementary is 446th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).