James Lick High vs William Sheppard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Lick High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
862 students
William Sheppard Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
| Measure | James Lick High San Jose, California | William Sheppard Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #845 of 1,343 | #713 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13361 of 16,910 | #11841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 862 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 862 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 29% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.9 vs 30.5).
- •William Sheppard Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •James Lick High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •James Lick High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 71.4%).
- •William Sheppard Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.0).
- •James Lick High is the larger school with 862 students compared with 451.
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 James Lick High better than William Sheppard Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James Lick High and William Sheppard Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Lick High: 862. William Sheppard Middle: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Lick High and William Sheppard Middle rank in California?
James Lick High is 845th of 1,343 and William Sheppard Middle is 713th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).