Covington Elementary vs Palo Alto Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Palo Alto Middle College High
Los Altos Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
45 students
| Measure | Covington Elementary Los Altos, California | Palo Alto Middle College High Los Altos Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #22 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #1925 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 404 | 45 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 45 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | – |
| Math proficiency | 90% | – |
| city | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Covington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 80.7).
- •Covington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 13.3%).
- •Palo Alto Middle College High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 19.2).
- •Covington Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 45.
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 Palo Alto Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), Covington Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 80.7 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 Palo Alto Middle College High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Los Altos and Los Altos Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington Elementary: 404. Palo Alto Middle College High: 45. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington Elementary and Palo Alto Middle College High rank in California?
Covington Elementary is 22nd of 5,693 and Palo Alto Middle College High is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).