Burlingame High vs San Mateo High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
San Mateo High
San Mateo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,557 students
| Measure | Burlingame High Burlingame, California | San Mateo High San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 1,343 | #228 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2175 of 16,910 | #5518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,583 | 1,557 |
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 1,557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| city | Burlingame | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burlingame High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 61.2).
- •Burlingame High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Burlingame High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Burlingame High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 38.1%).
- •San Mateo High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 19.8).
- •Burlingame High is the larger school with 1,583 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 Burlingame High better than San Mateo High?
On the Success Index (US), Burlingame High ranks higher (74.8 vs 61.2 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 Burlingame High and San Mateo High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Burlingame and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlingame High: 1,583. San Mateo High: 1,557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlingame High and San Mateo High rank in California?
Burlingame High is 58th of 1,343 and San Mateo High is 228th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).