Hamilton High vs Upper Lake High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton High
Hamilton City · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students
Upper Lake High
Upper Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
307 students
| Measure | Hamilton High Hamilton City, California | Upper Lake High Upper Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #668 of 1,343 | #1272 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11866 of 16,910 | #16286 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 306 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 5% |
| city | Hamilton City | Upper Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 13.5).
- •Hamilton High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 5%).
- •Hamilton High does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 27%).
- •Hamilton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 83.4%).
- •Hamilton High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.1).
- •Upper Lake High is the larger school with 307 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 Hamilton High better than Upper Lake High?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton High ranks higher (36.4 vs 13.5 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 Hamilton High and Upper Lake High?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Hamilton City and Upper Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton High: 306. Upper Lake High: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton High and Upper Lake High rank in California?
Hamilton High is 668th of 1,343 and Upper Lake High is 1272nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).