Highland Elementary vs Joseph H. Wardlaw 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.
Highland Elementary
Vallejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
510 students
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary
Vallejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
676 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Vallejo, California | Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary Vallejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4981 of 5,693 | #2472 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47694 of 50,301 | #31393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 510 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 28.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 44% |
| city | Vallejo | Vallejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 14.9).
- •Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 24%).
- •Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 86.9%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.8 vs 28.2).
- •Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary is the larger school with 676 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 Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary ranks higher (40.8 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 Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Vallejo and Vallejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 510. Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary rank in California?
Highland Elementary is 4981st of 5,693 and Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary is 2472nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).