Highlands Elementary vs Mt. Diablo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
Mt. Diablo Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
739 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary Concord, California | Mt. Diablo Elementary Clayton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1424 of 5,693 | #774 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18920 of 50,301 | #10743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 512 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 30.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 63% |
| city | Concord | Clayton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Diablo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 58.9).
- •Mt. Diablo Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Mt. Diablo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Mt. Diablo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 32.4%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.9 vs 30.8).
- •Mt. Diablo Elementary is the larger school with 739 students compared with 512.
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 Highlands Elementary better than Mt. Diablo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Diablo Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 58.9 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 Highlands Elementary and Mt. Diablo Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Concord and Clayton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 512. Mt. Diablo Elementary: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Mt. Diablo Elementary rank in California?
Highlands Elementary is 1424th of 5,693 and Mt. Diablo Elementary is 774th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).