Central Elementary vs Design Tech High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
Design Tech High
Redwood City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
567 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Belmont, California | Design Tech High Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 5,693 | #177 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3077 of 50,301 | #4647 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 437 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.3% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 47% |
| city | Belmont | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 64.5).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 7.2%).
- •Design Tech High does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 25.7).
- •Design Tech High is the larger school with 567 students compared with 437.
- •Central Elementary is a public school while Design Tech High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Central Elementary better than Design Tech High?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (83.6 vs 64.5 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 Central Elementary and Design Tech High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 437. Design Tech High: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Design Tech High rank in California?
Central Elementary is 84th of 5,693 and Design Tech High is 177th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).