Cupertino High vs Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cupertino High
Cupertino · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
| Measure | Cupertino High Cupertino, California | Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #27 of 1,343 | #137 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1389 of 16,910 | #3585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,800 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 1,800 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 92% |
| city | Cupertino | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 79.2).
- •Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 84%).
- •Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 80%).
- •Cupertino High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 19.6%).
- •Cupertino High does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.8).
- •Cupertino High is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 547.
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 Cupertino High better than Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary ranks higher (82.6 vs 79.2 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 Cupertino High and Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cupertino and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cupertino High: 1,800. Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cupertino High and Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary rank in California?
Cupertino High is 27th of 1,343 and Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary is 137th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).