Lu Sutton Elementary vs Novato High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lu Sutton Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
Novato High
Novato · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,287 students
| Measure | Lu Sutton Elementary Novato, California | Novato High Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3346 of 5,693 | #386 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38700 of 50,301 | #8239 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 367 | 1,287 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 1,287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Novato | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Novato High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 29.8).
- •Novato High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Novato High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.6).
- •Novato High is the larger school with 1,287 students compared with 367.
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 Lu Sutton Elementary better than Novato High?
On the Success Index (US), Novato High ranks higher (50.6 vs 29.8 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 Lu Sutton Elementary and Novato High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Novato and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lu Sutton Elementary: 367. Novato High: 1,287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lu Sutton Elementary and Novato High rank in California?
Lu Sutton Elementary is 3346th of 5,693 and Novato High is 386th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).