Highland Elementary vs Jesse M. Bethel High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Vallejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
510 students
Jesse M. Bethel High
Vallejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,418 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Vallejo, California | Jesse M. Bethel High Vallejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4981 of 5,693 | #1199 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47694 of 50,301 | #15781 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 510 | 1,418 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 1,418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 12% |
| city | Vallejo | Vallejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jesse M. Bethel High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 14.9).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Jesse M. Bethel High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Jesse M. Bethel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 86.9%).
- •Jesse M. Bethel High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 26.8).
- •Jesse M. Bethel High is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 510.
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 Highland Elementary better than Jesse M. Bethel High?
On the Success Index (US), Jesse M. Bethel High ranks higher (16.9 vs 14.9 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 Highland Elementary and Jesse M. Bethel High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Vallejo and Vallejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 510. Jesse M. Bethel High: 1,418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Jesse M. Bethel High rank in California?
Highland Elementary is 4981st of 5,693 and Jesse M. Bethel High is 1199th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).