Laurel Dell Elementary vs San Rafael High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
San Rafael High
San Rafael · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,332 students
| Measure | Laurel Dell Elementary San Rafael, California | San Rafael High San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2661 of 5,693 | #831 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32955 of 50,301 | #13259 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 287 | 1,332 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 1,332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 29% |
| city | San Rafael | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Dell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 30.4).
- •Laurel Dell Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Laurel Dell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •San Rafael High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 93.7%).
- •San Rafael High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 23.9).
- •San Rafael High is the larger school with 1,332 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 San Rafael High?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Dell Elementary ranks higher (38.5 vs 30.4 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 Laurel Dell Elementary and San Rafael High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Dell Elementary: 287. San Rafael High: 1,332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Dell Elementary and San Rafael High rank in California?
Laurel Dell Elementary is 2661st of 5,693 and San Rafael High is 831st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).