Lassen High vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lassen High
Susanville · Public high · Grades 9–12
816 students
McKinley Elementary
Susanville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
378 students
| Measure | Lassen High Susanville, California | McKinley Elementary Susanville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 1,343 | #3547 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8599 of 16,910 | #40157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 816 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Susanville | Susanville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lassen High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 27.4).
- •Lassen High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 70.1%).
- •Lassen High does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.2).
- •Lassen High is the larger school with 816 students compared with 378.
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 Lassen High better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lassen High ranks higher (49.2 vs 27.4 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 Lassen High and McKinley Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Susanville and Susanville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lassen High: 816. McKinley Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lassen High and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Lassen High is 414th of 1,343 and McKinley Elementary is 3547th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).