Fox Elementary vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
Highlands Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Fox Elementary Belmont, California | Highlands Elementary San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 5,693 | #950 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3628 of 50,301 | #12945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 420 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.2% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 60% |
| city | Belmont | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 67.7).
- •Fox Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 60%).
- •Fox Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Fox Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 27.4%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 26.3).
- •Fox Elementary is the larger school with 420 students compared with 379.
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 Fox Elementary better than Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fox Elementary ranks higher (82.5 vs 67.7 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 Fox Elementary and Highlands Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Belmont and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Elementary: 420. Highlands Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Elementary and Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Fox Elementary is 141st of 5,693 and Highlands Elementary is 950th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).