Laurel Dell Elementary vs Redwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Dell Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
Redwood High
Larkspur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,722 students
| Measure | Laurel Dell Elementary San Rafael, California | Redwood High Larkspur, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2661 of 5,693 | #57 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32955 of 50,301 | #2109 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 287 | 1,722 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 1,722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| city | San Rafael | Larkspur |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 38.5).
- •Redwood High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Redwood High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Redwood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 93.7%).
- •Redwood High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.9).
- •Redwood High is the larger school with 1,722 students compared with 287.
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 Laurel Dell Elementary better than Redwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Redwood High ranks higher (75.2 vs 38.5 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 Laurel Dell Elementary and Redwood High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and Larkspur in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Dell Elementary: 287. Redwood High: 1,722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Dell Elementary and Redwood High rank in California?
Laurel Dell Elementary is 2661st of 5,693 and Redwood High is 57th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).