Leland High vs Tamalpais High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leland High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,471 students
Tamalpais High
Mill Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,470 students
| Measure | Leland High San Jose, California | Tamalpais High Mill Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 1,343 | #105 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2436 of 16,910 | #3172 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,471 | 1,470 |
| Enrollment | 1,471 | 1,470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.3% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 54% |
| city | San Jose | Mill Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 70.6).
- •Leland High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Leland High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •Leland High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 11.8%).
- •Tamalpais High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 25.8).
- •Leland High is the larger school with 1,471 students compared with 1,470.
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 Leland High better than Tamalpais High?
On the Success Index (US), Leland High ranks higher (73.6 vs 70.6 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 Leland High and Tamalpais High?
About 96 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Mill Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leland High: 1,471. Tamalpais High: 1,470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leland High and Tamalpais High rank in California?
Leland High is 73rd of 1,343 and Tamalpais High is 105th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).