Heritage Elementary vs Highgate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 361 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
732 students
Highgate Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
732 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Chula Vista, California | Highgate Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #685 of 5,693 | #2319 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9643 of 50,301 | #30030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 732 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Chula Vista | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 42.9).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 44.8%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 25.2).
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 Heritage Elementary better than Highgate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (72.4 vs 42.9 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 Heritage Elementary and Highgate Elementary?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 732. Highgate Elementary: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Highgate Elementary rank in California?
Heritage Elementary is 685th of 5,693 and Highgate Elementary is 2319th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).