Encina High vs Hercules High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 99 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Encina High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
766 students
Hercules High
Hercules · Public high · Grades 9–12
767 students
| Measure | Encina High Sacramento, California | Hercules High Hercules, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,343 | #413 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16621 of 16,910 | #8597 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 766 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 38% |
| city | Sacramento | Hercules |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hercules High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 9.8).
- •Hercules High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 3%).
- •Hercules High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 10%).
- •Hercules High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 87.7%).
- •Encina High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 24.0).
- •Hercules High is the larger school with 767 students compared with 766.
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 Encina High better than Hercules High?
On the Success Index (US), Hercules High ranks higher (49.2 vs 9.8 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 Encina High and Hercules High?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Hercules in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Encina High: 766. Hercules High: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Encina High and Hercules High rank in California?
Encina High is 1323rd of 1,343 and Hercules High is 413th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).