Covington Elementary vs Los Altos High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Covington Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
Los Altos High
Los Altos · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,170 students
| Measure | Covington Elementary Los Altos, California | Los Altos High Los Altos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #22 of 5,693 | #22 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1925 of 50,301 | #1263 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 404 | 2,170 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 2,170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 71% |
| city | Los Altos | Los Altos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Covington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 80.0).
- •Covington Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 71%).
- •Covington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 85%).
- •Covington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 16.5%).
- •Los Altos High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.2).
- •Los Altos High is the larger school with 2,170 students compared with 404.
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 Covington Elementary better than Los Altos High?
On the Success Index (US), Covington Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 80.0 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 Covington Elementary and Los Altos High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Los Altos and Los Altos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington Elementary: 404. Los Altos High: 2,170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington Elementary and Los Altos High rank in California?
Covington Elementary is 22nd of 5,693 and Los Altos High is 22nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).