Archie Williams High vs Sun Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Sun Valley Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
| Measure | Archie Williams High San Anselmo, California | Sun Valley Elementary San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #46 of 1,343 | #591 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1840 of 16,910 | #8475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,141 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.3% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 73% |
| city | San Anselmo | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Archie Williams High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 74.2).
- •Sun Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 63%).
- •Archie Williams High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Archie Williams High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 30%).
- •Archie Williams High does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 22.7).
- •Archie Williams High is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 523.
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 Sun Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Archie Williams High ranks higher (76.5 vs 74.2 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 Sun Valley Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Anselmo and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Archie Williams High: 1,141. Sun Valley Elementary: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Archie Williams High and Sun Valley Elementary rank in California?
Archie Williams High is 46th of 1,343 and Sun Valley Elementary is 591st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).