Barstow High vs San Mateo High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 561 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barstow High
Barstow · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,558 students
San Mateo High
San Mateo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,557 students
| Measure | Barstow High Barstow, California | San Mateo High San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1047 of 1,343 | #228 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14828 of 16,910 | #5518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,558 | 1,557 |
| Enrollment | 1,558 | 1,557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 50% |
| city | Barstow | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Mateo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 22.6).
- •San Mateo High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 16%).
- •San Mateo High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •San Mateo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 67.7%).
- •San Mateo High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 24.0).
- •Barstow High is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 1,557.
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 Barstow High better than San Mateo High?
On the Success Index (US), San Mateo High ranks higher (61.2 vs 22.6 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 Barstow High and San Mateo High?
About 561 km in a straight line, between Barstow and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow High: 1,558. San Mateo High: 1,557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow High and San Mateo High rank in California?
Barstow High is 1047th of 1,343 and San Mateo High is 228th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).