Cajon High vs Hillside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cajon High
San Bernardino · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,748 students
Hillside Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–6
586 students
| Measure | Cajon High San Bernardino, California | Hillside Elementary San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #937 of 1,343 | #1418 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14069 of 16,910 | #18849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,748 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 2,748 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 68% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 26.5).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 24%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 54%).
- •Cajon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 90.3%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.8).
- •Cajon High is the larger school with 2,748 students compared with 586.
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 Cajon High better than Hillside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary ranks higher (59.0 vs 26.5 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 Cajon High and Hillside Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cajon High: 2,748. Hillside Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cajon High and Hillside Elementary rank in California?
Cajon High is 937th of 1,343 and Hillside Elementary is 1418th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).