Highland Ranch Elementary vs Rolling Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Ranch Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
661 students
Rolling Hills Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
| Measure | Highland Ranch Elementary San Diego, California | Rolling Hills Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #647 of 5,693 | #138 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9254 of 50,301 | #3595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 661 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 82% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rolling Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 73.0).
- •Rolling Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 64%).
- •Rolling Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Rolling Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 14.7%).
- •Rolling Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.6).
- •Highland Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 661 students compared with 490.
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 Ranch Elementary better than Rolling Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rolling Hills Elementary ranks higher (82.6 vs 73.0 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 Ranch Elementary and Rolling Hills Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Ranch Elementary: 661. Rolling Hills Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Ranch Elementary and Rolling Hills Elementary rank in California?
Highland Ranch Elementary is 647th of 5,693 and Rolling Hills Elementary is 138th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).