Ellerhorst Elementary vs Hercules High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellerhorst Elementary
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
Hercules High
Hercules · Public high · Grades 9–12
767 students
| Measure | Ellerhorst Elementary Pinole, California | Hercules High Hercules, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3266 of 5,693 | #413 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38071 of 50,301 | #8597 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 319 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 38% |
| city | Pinole | Hercules |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hercules High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 30.7).
- •Hercules High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Hercules High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •Hercules High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 58.6%).
- •Ellerhorst Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 24.0).
- •Hercules High is the larger school with 767 students compared with 319.
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 Ellerhorst Elementary better than Hercules High?
On the Success Index (US), Hercules High ranks higher (49.2 vs 30.7 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 Ellerhorst Elementary and Hercules High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Pinole and Hercules in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellerhorst Elementary: 319. Hercules High: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellerhorst Elementary and Hercules High rank in California?
Ellerhorst Elementary is 3266th of 5,693 and Hercules High is 413th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).