Archie Williams High vs Wade Thomas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Wade Thomas Elementary
San Anselmo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | Archie Williams High San Anselmo, California | Wade Thomas Elementary San Anselmo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #46 of 1,343 | #125 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1840 of 16,910 | #3496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,141 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.3% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 82% |
| city | San Anselmo | San Anselmo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wade Thomas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 76.5).
- •Wade Thomas Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Wade Thomas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Wade Thomas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 10.3%).
- •Archie Williams High does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 22.5).
- •Archie Williams High is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 292.
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 Wade Thomas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wade Thomas Elementary ranks higher (82.8 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 Wade Thomas Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Anselmo and San Anselmo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Archie Williams High: 1,141. Wade Thomas Elementary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Archie Williams High and Wade Thomas Elementary rank in California?
Archie Williams High is 46th of 1,343 and Wade Thomas Elementary is 125th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).