Maxwell Sr High vs Williams Junior/Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxwell Sr High
Maxwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
117 students
Williams Junior/Senior High
Williams · Public high · Grades 7–12
588 students
| Measure | Maxwell Sr High Maxwell, California | Williams Junior/Senior High Williams, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #815 of 1,343 | #1279 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13168 of 16,910 | #16325 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 117 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 15% |
| city | Maxwell | Williams |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxwell Sr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 13.2).
- •Williams Junior/Senior High does better on math proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Maxwell Sr High does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 29%).
- •Maxwell Sr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 92.2%).
- •Maxwell Sr High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 21.0).
- •Williams Junior/Senior High is the larger school with 588 students compared with 117.
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 Maxwell Sr High better than Williams Junior/Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Maxwell Sr High ranks higher (30.8 vs 13.2 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 Maxwell Sr High and Williams Junior/Senior High?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Maxwell and Williams in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Sr High: 117. Williams Junior/Senior High: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Sr High and Williams Junior/Senior High rank in California?
Maxwell Sr High is 815th of 1,343 and Williams Junior/Senior High is 1279th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).