Katherine R. Smith Elementary vs William C. Overfelt High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 740 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine R. Smith Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
373 students
William C. Overfelt High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,363 students
| Measure | Katherine R. Smith Elementary San Jose, California | William C. Overfelt High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5107 of 5,693 | #853 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48137 of 50,301 | #13401 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 373 | 1,363 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 1,363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 24% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William C. Overfelt High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 13.9).
- •William C. Overfelt High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 16%).
- •William C. Overfelt High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •William C. Overfelt High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 73.7%).
- •William C. Overfelt High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.7).
- •William C. Overfelt High is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 373.
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 Katherine R. Smith Elementary better than William C. Overfelt High?
On the Success Index (US), William C. Overfelt High ranks higher (29.8 vs 13.9 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 Katherine R. Smith Elementary and William C. Overfelt High?
About 740 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine R. Smith Elementary: 373. William C. Overfelt High: 1,363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine R. Smith Elementary and William C. Overfelt High rank in California?
Katherine R. Smith Elementary is 5107th of 5,693 and William C. Overfelt High is 853rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).