Emerald High vs Fairlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald High
Dublin · Public high · Grades 9–12
900 students
Fairlands Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
670 students
| Measure | Emerald High Dublin, California | Fairlands Elementary Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #173 of 1,343 | #145 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4619 of 16,910 | #3686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 900 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 900 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 86% |
| Math proficiency | – | 84% |
| city | Dublin | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 64.6).
- •Fairlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 12.2%).
- •Emerald High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.8).
- •Emerald High is the larger school with 900 students compared with 670.
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 Emerald High better than Fairlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairlands Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 64.6 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 Emerald High and Fairlands Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dublin and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerald High: 900. Fairlands Elementary: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerald High and Fairlands Elementary rank in California?
Emerald High is 173rd of 1,343 and Fairlands Elementary is 145th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).