Archie Williams High vs Ross Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archie Williams High
San Anselmo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students
Ross Elementary
Ross · Public elementary · Grades K–8
339 students
| Measure | Archie Williams High San Anselmo, California | Ross Elementary Ross, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #46 of 1,343 | #3 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1840 of 16,910 | #253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,141 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.3% | 0.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 80% |
| city | San Anselmo | Ross |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ross Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.3 vs 76.5).
- •Ross Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 63%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.9% vs 10.3%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.1).
- •Archie Williams High is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 339.
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 Archie Williams High better than Ross Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ross Elementary ranks higher (93.3 vs 76.5 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 Archie Williams High and Ross Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between San Anselmo and Ross in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Archie Williams High: 1,141. Ross Elementary: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Archie Williams High and Ross Elementary rank in California?
Archie Williams High is 46th of 1,343 and Ross Elementary is 3rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).