Baywood Elementary vs South Hillsborough
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baywood Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
South Hillsborough
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students
| Measure | Baywood Elementary San Mateo, California | South Hillsborough Hillsborough, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #595 of 5,693 | #10 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8492 of 50,301 | #768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 489 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 5.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| city | San Mateo | Hillsborough |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hillsborough scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 74.1).
- •South Hillsborough does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •South Hillsborough does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •South Hillsborough does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 25.8%).
- •South Hillsborough does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 24.5).
- •Baywood Elementary is the larger school with 489 students compared with 244.
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 Baywood Elementary better than South Hillsborough?
On the Success Index (US), South Hillsborough ranks higher (90.1 vs 74.1 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 Baywood Elementary and South Hillsborough?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and Hillsborough in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baywood Elementary: 489. South Hillsborough: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baywood Elementary and South Hillsborough rank in California?
Baywood Elementary is 595th of 5,693 and South Hillsborough is 10th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).