Albany High vs Harding Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 760 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany High
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,122 students
Harding Elementary
El Cerrito · Public elementary · Grades K–6
481 students
| Measure | Albany High Albany, California | Harding Elementary El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,343 | #1417 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2307 of 16,910 | #18847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,122 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 53% |
| city | Albany | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albany High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 59.0).
- •Albany High does better on math proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •Albany High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 60%).
- •Albany High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 34.3%).
- •Albany High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.1).
- •Albany High is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 481.
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 Albany High better than Harding Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Albany High ranks higher (74.1 vs 59.0 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 Albany High and Harding Elementary?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Albany and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany High: 1,122. Harding Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany High and Harding Elementary rank in California?
Albany High is 66th of 1,343 and Harding Elementary is 1417th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).