Novato High vs San Jose Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Novato High
Novato · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,287 students
San Jose Middle
Novato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students
| Measure | Novato High Novato, California | San Jose Middle Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 1,343 | #388 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8239 of 16,910 | #7178 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,287 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 1,287 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Novato | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Jose Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 50.6).
- •San Jose Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Novato High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Novato High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 55.8%).
- •Novato High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.5).
- •Novato High is the larger school with 1,287 students compared with 559.
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 Novato High better than San Jose Middle?
On the Success Index (US), San Jose Middle ranks higher (52.1 vs 50.6 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 Novato High and San Jose Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Novato and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Novato High: 1,287. San Jose Middle: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Novato High and San Jose Middle rank in California?
Novato High is 386th of 1,343 and San Jose Middle is 388th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).