Harder Elementary vs Tennyson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harder Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
671 students
Tennyson High
Hayward · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,511 students
| Measure | Harder Elementary Hayward, California | Tennyson High Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5358 of 5,693 | #1170 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49025 of 50,301 | #15635 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 671 | 1,511 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 11% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tennyson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 11.5).
- •Harder Elementary does better on math proficiency (13% vs 11%).
- •Tennyson High does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Harder Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 83.9%).
- •Tennyson High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 23.1).
- •Tennyson High is the larger school with 1,511 students compared with 671.
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 Harder Elementary better than Tennyson High?
On the Success Index (US), Tennyson High ranks higher (17.9 vs 11.5 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 Harder Elementary and Tennyson High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harder Elementary: 671. Tennyson High: 1,511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harder Elementary and Tennyson High rank in California?
Harder Elementary is 5358th of 5,693 and Tennyson High is 1170th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).