Cupertino High vs Sam H. Lawson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cupertino High
Cupertino · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
Sam H. Lawson Middle
Cupertino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Cupertino High Cupertino, California | Sam H. Lawson Middle Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #27 of 1,343 | #21 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1389 of 16,910 | #785 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,800 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 1,800 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 87% |
| city | Cupertino | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 79.2).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Cupertino High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 15.2%).
- •Sam H. Lawson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.1).
- •Cupertino High is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 841.
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 Cupertino High better than Sam H. Lawson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sam H. Lawson Middle ranks higher (84.8 vs 79.2 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 Cupertino High and Sam H. Lawson Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cupertino and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cupertino High: 1,800. Sam H. Lawson Middle: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cupertino High and Sam H. Lawson Middle rank in California?
Cupertino High is 27th of 1,343 and Sam H. Lawson Middle is 21st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).