Burlingame High vs Maria Carrillo High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 104 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlingame High
Burlingame · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,583 students
Maria Carrillo High
Santa Rosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,584 students
| Measure | Burlingame High Burlingame, California | Maria Carrillo High Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 1,343 | #141 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2175 of 16,910 | #3989 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,583 | 1,584 |
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 1,584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| city | Burlingame | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burlingame High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 67.3).
- •Burlingame High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Burlingame High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Burlingame High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 35%).
- •Burlingame High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.0).
- •Maria Carrillo High is the larger school with 1,584 students compared with 1,583.
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 Burlingame High better than Maria Carrillo High?
On the Success Index (US), Burlingame High ranks higher (74.8 vs 67.3 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 Burlingame High and Maria Carrillo High?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Burlingame and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlingame High: 1,583. Maria Carrillo High: 1,584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlingame High and Maria Carrillo High rank in California?
Burlingame High is 58th of 1,343 and Maria Carrillo High is 141st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).