Caruthers High vs Kathleen MacDonald High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caruthers High
Caruthers · Public high · Grades 9–12
682 students
Kathleen MacDonald High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
683 students
| Measure | Caruthers High Caruthers, California | Kathleen MacDonald High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #964 of 1,343 | #277 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14253 of 16,910 | #6497 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 682 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Caruthers | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathleen MacDonald High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 25.6).
- •Kathleen MacDonald High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 89.1%).
- •Kathleen MacDonald High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.3).
- •Kathleen MacDonald High is the larger school with 683 students compared with 682.
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 Caruthers High better than Kathleen MacDonald High?
On the Success Index (US), Kathleen MacDonald High ranks higher (57.3 vs 25.6 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 Caruthers High and Kathleen MacDonald High?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Caruthers and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caruthers High: 682. Kathleen MacDonald High: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caruthers High and Kathleen MacDonald High rank in California?
Caruthers High is 964th of 1,343 and Kathleen MacDonald High is 277th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).