Highland Elementary vs Mt. Whitney High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
438 students
Mt. Whitney High
Visalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,637 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Visalia, California | Mt. Whitney High Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5490 of 5,693 | #651 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49526 of 50,301 | #11693 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 438 | 1,637 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 1,637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 30% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Whitney High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 9.7).
- •Mt. Whitney High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 8%).
- •Mt. Whitney High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 16%).
- •Mt. Whitney High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 87.2%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.1).
- •Mt. Whitney High is the larger school with 1,637 students compared with 438.
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 Mt. Whitney High?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Whitney High ranks higher (37.1 vs 9.7 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 Mt. Whitney High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 438. Mt. Whitney High: 1,637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Mt. Whitney High rank in California?
Highland Elementary is 5490th of 5,693 and Mt. Whitney High is 651st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).