Foothill High vs Walnut Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill High
Pleasanton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,169 students
Walnut Grove Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
629 students
| Measure | Foothill High Pleasanton, California | Walnut Grove Elementary Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #34 of 1,343 | #267 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1549 of 16,910 | #4869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,169 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.9% | 5.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 27.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| city | Pleasanton | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 78.2).
- •Walnut Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Walnut Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 8.9%).
- •Foothill High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 27.3).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 2,169 students compared with 629.
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 Foothill High better than Walnut Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Grove Elementary ranks higher (80.3 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 Foothill High and Walnut Grove Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 2,169. Walnut Grove Elementary: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Walnut Grove Elementary rank in California?
Foothill High is 34th of 1,343 and Walnut Grove Elementary is 267th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).