Crawford High vs Hardy Elementary
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.
Crawford High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,318 students
Hardy Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Crawford High San Diego, California | Hardy Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1226 of 1,343 | #1072 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15922 of 16,910 | #14329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,318 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 72% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 16.0).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 16%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 92.9%).
- •Crawford High does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 27.2).
- •Crawford High is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 353.
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 Crawford High better than Hardy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hardy Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 16.0 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 Crawford High and Hardy Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crawford High: 1,318. Hardy Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crawford High and Hardy Elementary rank in California?
Crawford High is 1226th of 1,343 and Hardy Elementary is 1072nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).