Folsom High vs Sutter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folsom High
Folsom · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,901 students
Sutter Middle
Folsom · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,628 students
| Measure | Folsom High Folsom, California | Sutter Middle Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #67 of 1,343 | #164 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2312 of 16,910 | #3013 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,901 | 1,628 |
| Enrollment | 2,901 | 1,628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 58% |
| city | Folsom | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folsom High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 71.6).
- •Folsom High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Folsom High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Folsom High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 21.4%).
- •Sutter Middle does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 24.8).
- •Folsom High is the larger school with 2,901 students compared with 1,628.
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 Folsom High better than Sutter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Folsom High ranks higher (74.1 vs 71.6 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 Folsom High and Sutter Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folsom High: 2,901. Sutter Middle: 1,628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folsom High and Sutter Middle rank in California?
Folsom High is 67th of 1,343 and Sutter Middle is 164th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).