East Nicolaus High vs Hamilton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Nicolaus High
Nicolaus · Public high · Grades 9–12
308 students
Hamilton High
Hamilton City · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students
| Measure | East Nicolaus High Nicolaus, California | Hamilton High Hamilton City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,343 | #668 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8939 of 16,910 | #11866 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 308 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24.5% |
| city | Nicolaus | Hamilton City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Nicolaus High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 36.4).
- •Hamilton High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •East Nicolaus High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •East Nicolaus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 68.3%).
- •Hamilton High does better on students per teacher (16.1 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 East Nicolaus High better than Hamilton High?
On the Success Index (US), East Nicolaus High ranks higher (47.9 vs 36.4 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 East Nicolaus High and Hamilton High?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Nicolaus and Hamilton City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Nicolaus High: 308. Hamilton High: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Nicolaus High and Hamilton High rank in California?
East Nicolaus High is 442nd of 1,343 and Hamilton High is 668th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).