El Cerrito High vs Harding Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 515 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Cerrito High
El Cerrito · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students
Harding Elementary
El Cerrito · Public elementary · Grades K–6
481 students
| Measure | El Cerrito High El Cerrito, California | Harding Elementary El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,343 | #1417 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10771 of 16,910 | #18847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,460 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 1,460 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 53% |
| city | El Cerrito | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harding Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 40.8).
- •Harding Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 39%).
- •Harding Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 24.3).
- •El Cerrito High is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 481.
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 El Cerrito High better than Harding Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harding Elementary ranks higher (59.0 vs 40.8 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 El Cerrito High and Harding Elementary?
About 515 m in a straight line, between El Cerrito and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Cerrito High: 1,460. Harding Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Cerrito High and Harding Elementary rank in California?
El Cerrito High is 565th of 1,343 and Harding Elementary is 1417th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).