Heights Elementary vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Highlands Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
480 students
| Measure | Heights Elementary Pittsburg, California | Highlands Elementary Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4802 of 5,693 | #4420 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46916 of 50,301 | #45032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 547 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 23% |
| city | Pittsburg | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 16.4).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 83.4%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.8).
- •Heights Elementary is the larger school with 547 students compared with 480.
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 Heights Elementary better than Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (19.7 vs 16.4 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 Heights Elementary and Highlands Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Elementary: 547. Highlands Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Elementary and Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Heights Elementary is 4802nd of 5,693 and Highlands Elementary is 4420th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).