Forest Hill Elementary vs Westmont High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 644 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill Elementary
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
Westmont High
Campbell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,682 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Elementary San Jose, California | Westmont High Campbell, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 5,693 | #231 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4047 of 50,301 | #5546 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 506 | 1,682 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 1,682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 54% |
| city | San Jose | Campbell |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 61.1).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 54%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 42%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.1).
- •Westmont High is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 506.
- •Forest Hill Elementary is a charter school while Westmont High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Forest Hill Elementary better than Westmont High?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hill Elementary ranks higher (81.7 vs 61.1 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 Forest Hill Elementary and Westmont High?
About 644 m in a straight line, between San Jose and Campbell in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Elementary: 506. Westmont High: 1,682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Elementary and Westmont High rank in California?
Forest Hill Elementary is 187th of 5,693 and Westmont High is 231st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).