Cherrywood Elementary vs Piedmont Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherrywood Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
Piedmont Hills High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,918 students
| Measure | Cherrywood Elementary San Jose, California | Piedmont Hills High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1031 of 5,693 | #111 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13823 of 50,301 | #3303 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 529 | 1,918 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 1,918 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 66.4).
- •Piedmont Hills High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Cherrywood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 30.1%).
- •Cherrywood Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.1).
- •Piedmont Hills High is the larger school with 1,918 students compared with 529.
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 Cherrywood Elementary better than Piedmont Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont Hills High ranks higher (70.0 vs 66.4 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 Cherrywood Elementary and Piedmont Hills High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherrywood Elementary: 529. Piedmont Hills High: 1,918. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherrywood Elementary and Piedmont Hills High rank in California?
Cherrywood Elementary is 1031st of 5,693 and Piedmont Hills High is 111th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).