Kimball vs Sweetwater 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.
Kimball
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
322 students
Sweetwater High
National City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,290 students
| Measure | Kimball National City, California | Sweetwater High National City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3508 of 5,693 | #898 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #39863 of 50,301 | #13771 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 322 | 2,290 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 2,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| city | National City | National City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.9 vs 28.0).
- •Kimball does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Sweetwater High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Kimball does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 89.2%).
- •Kimball does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 25.4).
- •Sweetwater High is the larger school with 2,290 students compared with 322.
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 Kimball better than Sweetwater High?
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 Kimball and Sweetwater High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between National City and National City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kimball: 322. Sweetwater High: 2,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kimball and Sweetwater High rank in California?
Kimball is 3508th of 5,693 and Sweetwater High is 898th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).