Denair High vs East Nicolaus High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denair High
Denair · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students
East Nicolaus High
Nicolaus · Public high · Grades 9–12
308 students
| Measure | Denair High Denair, California | East Nicolaus High Nicolaus, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,343 | #442 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14073 of 16,910 | #8939 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 306 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Denair | Nicolaus |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Nicolaus High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 26.5).
- •East Nicolaus High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •East Nicolaus High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •East Nicolaus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 75.2%).
- •Denair High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.1).
- •East Nicolaus High is the larger school with 308 students compared with 306.
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 Denair High better than East Nicolaus High?
On the Success Index (US), East Nicolaus High ranks higher (47.9 vs 26.5 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 Denair High and East Nicolaus High?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Denair and Nicolaus in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denair High: 306. East Nicolaus High: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denair High and East Nicolaus High rank in California?
Denair High is 939th of 1,343 and East Nicolaus High is 442nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).