Harold William Kolb vs James Dougherty Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harold William Kolb
Dublin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
James Dougherty Elementary
Dublin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
856 students
| Measure | Harold William Kolb Dublin, California | James Dougherty Elementary Dublin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #163 of 5,693 | #208 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3838 of 50,301 | #4263 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 696 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 81% |
| city | Dublin | Dublin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.1 vs 81.3).
- •Harold William Kolb does better on math proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Harold William Kolb does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 17.1%).
- •James Dougherty Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 26.8).
- •James Dougherty Elementary is the larger school with 856 students compared with 696.
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 Harold William Kolb better than James Dougherty Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harold William Kolb and James Dougherty Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dublin and Dublin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold William Kolb: 696. James Dougherty Elementary: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold William Kolb and James Dougherty Elementary rank in California?
Harold William Kolb is 163rd of 5,693 and James Dougherty Elementary is 208th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).