James Monroe Elementary vs Piner High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Monroe Elementary
Santa Rosa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
315 students
Piner High
Santa Rosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,434 students
| Measure | James Monroe Elementary Santa Rosa, California | Piner High Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5150 of 5,693 | #1156 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48294 of 50,301 | #15584 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 315 | 1,434 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 1,434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 8% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piner High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 13.5).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 8%).
- •Piner High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 26%).
- •Piner High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 86.3%).
- •Piner High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 24.2).
- •Piner High is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 315.
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 Monroe Elementary better than Piner High?
On the Success Index (US), Piner High ranks higher (18.2 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 James Monroe Elementary and Piner High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Elementary: 315. Piner High: 1,434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Elementary and Piner High rank in California?
James Monroe Elementary is 5150th of 5,693 and Piner High is 1156th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).