San Rafael High vs Short Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Rafael High
San Rafael · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,332 students
Short Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–K
91 students
| Measure | San Rafael High San Rafael, California | Short Elementary San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #831 of 1,343 | #4474 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13259 of 16,910 | #45323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 1,332 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | San Rafael | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Rafael High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 19.3).
- •San Rafael High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •San Rafael High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •San Rafael High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 83.5%).
- •San Rafael High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.8).
- •San Rafael High is the larger school with 1,332 students compared with 91.
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 San Rafael High better than Short Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), San Rafael High ranks higher (30.4 vs 19.3 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 San Rafael High and Short Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Rafael High: 1,332. Short Elementary: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Rafael High and Short Elementary rank in California?
San Rafael High is 831st of 1,343 and Short Elementary is 4474th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).