Donlon Elementary vs Foothill 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.
Donlon Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
700 students
Foothill High
Pleasanton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,169 students
| Measure | Donlon Elementary Pleasanton, California | Foothill High Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #285 of 5,693 | #34 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5017 of 50,301 | #1549 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 700 | 2,169 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 2,169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| city | Pleasanton | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donlon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 78.2).
- •Donlon Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 78%).
- •Foothill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.9% vs 10.4%).
- •Foothill High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.1).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 2,169 students compared with 700.
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 Donlon Elementary better than Foothill High?
On the Success Index (US), Donlon Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 78.2 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 Donlon Elementary and Foothill High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donlon Elementary: 700. Foothill High: 2,169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donlon Elementary and Foothill High rank in California?
Donlon Elementary is 285th of 5,693 and Foothill High is 34th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).