Chula Vista Senior High vs Hilltop Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chula Vista Senior High
Chula Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,864 students
Hilltop Drive Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
559 students
| Measure | Chula Vista Senior High Chula Vista, California | Hilltop Drive Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 1,343 | #2460 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15536 of 16,910 | #31264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,864 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 1,864 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 39% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 18.4).
- •Hilltop Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Hilltop Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Hilltop Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 80.1%).
- •Chula Vista Senior High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.3).
- •Chula Vista Senior High is the larger school with 1,864 students compared with 559.
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 Chula Vista Senior High better than Hilltop Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Drive Elementary ranks higher (41.0 vs 18.4 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 Chula Vista Senior High and Hilltop Drive Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chula Vista Senior High: 1,864. Hilltop Drive Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chula Vista Senior High and Hilltop Drive Elementary rank in California?
Chula Vista Senior High is 1149th of 1,343 and Hilltop Drive Elementary is 2460th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).