Acalanes High vs Parkmead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acalanes High
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,256 students
Parkmead Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students
| Measure | Acalanes High Lafayette, California | Parkmead Elementary Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #12 of 1,343 | #506 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1000 of 16,910 | #7462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,256 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.3% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| city | Lafayette | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acalanes High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 75.8).
- •Parkmead Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Acalanes High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 73%).
- •Acalanes High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 18.8%).
- •Acalanes High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 25.2).
- •Acalanes High is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 478.
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 Acalanes High better than Parkmead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Acalanes High ranks higher (81.9 vs 75.8 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 Acalanes High and Parkmead Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acalanes High: 1,256. Parkmead Elementary: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acalanes High and Parkmead Elementary rank in California?
Acalanes High is 12th of 1,343 and Parkmead Elementary is 506th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).