Ayers Elementary vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayers Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Highlands Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
| Measure | Ayers Elementary Concord, California | Highlands Elementary Concord, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1725 of 5,693 | #1424 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22754 of 50,301 | #18920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 394 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| city | Concord | Concord |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 53.4).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 40.4%).
- •Ayers Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 26.9).
- •Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 394.
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 Ayers Elementary better than Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (58.9 vs 53.4 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 Ayers Elementary and Highlands Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Concord and Concord in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayers Elementary: 394. Highlands Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayers Elementary and Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Ayers Elementary is 1725th of 5,693 and Highlands Elementary is 1424th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).