Encinal Elementary vs Menlo-Atherton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Encinal Elementary
Atherton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
Menlo-Atherton High
Atherton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,158 students
| Measure | Encinal Elementary Atherton, California | Menlo-Atherton High Atherton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 5,693 | #139 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1928 of 50,301 | #3819 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 604 | 2,158 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 2,158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 55% |
| city | Atherton | Atherton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Encinal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 68.0).
- •Encinal Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 55%).
- •Encinal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Encinal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 33%).
- •Encinal Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.0).
- •Menlo-Atherton High is the larger school with 2,158 students compared with 604.
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 Encinal Elementary better than Menlo-Atherton High?
On the Success Index (US), Encinal Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 68.0 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 Encinal Elementary and Menlo-Atherton High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Atherton and Atherton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Encinal Elementary: 604. Menlo-Atherton High: 2,158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Encinal Elementary and Menlo-Atherton High rank in California?
Encinal Elementary is 23rd of 5,693 and Menlo-Atherton High is 139th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).