Half Moon Bay High vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Half Moon Bay High
Half Moon Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students
Highlands Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Half Moon Bay High Half Moon Bay, California | Highlands Elementary San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 1,343 | #950 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7289 of 16,910 | #12945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 911 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 60% |
| city | Half Moon Bay | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 54.1).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Half Moon Bay High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 27.4%).
- •Half Moon Bay High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.1).
- •Half Moon Bay High is the larger school with 911 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 Half Moon Bay High better than Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (67.7 vs 54.1 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 Half Moon Bay High and Highlands Elementary?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Half Moon Bay and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Half Moon Bay High: 911. Highlands Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Half Moon Bay High and Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Half Moon Bay High is 325th of 1,343 and Highlands Elementary is 950th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).