Benjamin Franklin Senior High vs Novato High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 591 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,284 students
Novato High
Novato · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,287 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Senior High Los Angeles, California | Novato High Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 1,343 | #386 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10652 of 16,910 | #8239 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,284 | 1,287 |
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| city | Los Angeles | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Novato High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 41.2).
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Novato High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Novato High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.8).
- •Novato High is the larger school with 1,287 students compared with 1,284.
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 Benjamin Franklin Senior High better than Novato High?
On the Success Index (US), Novato High ranks higher (50.6 vs 41.2 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 Benjamin Franklin Senior High and Novato High?
About 591 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Senior High: 1,284. Novato High: 1,287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Senior High and Novato High rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Senior High is 552nd of 1,343 and Novato High is 386th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).