Clayton Valley Charter High vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Valley Charter High
Concord · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,373 students
Highlands Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
| Measure | Clayton Valley Charter High Concord, California | Highlands Elementary Concord, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 1,343 | #1424 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4645 of 16,910 | #18920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,373 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 2,373 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 54% |
| city | Concord | Concord |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Valley Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 58.9).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Clayton Valley Charter High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Clayton Valley Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 32.4%).
- •Clayton Valley Charter High does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 26.9).
- •Clayton Valley Charter High is the larger school with 2,373 students compared with 512.
- •Clayton Valley Charter High is a charter school while Highlands Elementary is a public 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 Clayton Valley Charter High better than Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Valley Charter High ranks higher (64.5 vs 58.9 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 Clayton Valley Charter High and Highlands Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Concord and Concord in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Valley Charter High: 2,373. Highlands Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Valley Charter High and Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Clayton Valley Charter High is 176th of 1,343 and Highlands Elementary is 1424th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).