Amador Valley High vs Phoebe Apperson Hearst 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.
Amador Valley High
Pleasanton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,583 students
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
| Measure | Amador Valley High Pleasanton, California | Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #43 of 1,343 | #297 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1817 of 16,910 | #5144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,583 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 2,583 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 84% |
| city | Pleasanton | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 76.6).
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 70%).
- •Amador Valley High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Amador Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 16.3%).
- •Amador Valley High does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.9).
- •Amador Valley High is the larger school with 2,583 students compared with 467.
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 Amador Valley High better than Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 76.6 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 Amador Valley High and Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amador Valley High: 2,583. Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amador Valley High and Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary rank in California?
Amador Valley High is 43rd of 1,343 and Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is 297th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).