Highlands Elementary vs Pittsburg Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
480 students
Pittsburg Senior High
Pittsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,403 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary Pittsburg, California | Pittsburg Senior High Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4420 of 5,693 | #1143 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45032 of 50,301 | #15490 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 480 | 3,403 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 3,403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 20% |
| city | Pittsburg | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.7 vs 18.8).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Pittsburg Senior High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 79.3%).
- •Pittsburg Senior High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.9).
- •Pittsburg Senior High is the larger school with 3,403 students compared with 480.
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 Pittsburg Senior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highlands Elementary and Pittsburg Senior High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 480. Pittsburg Senior High: 3,403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Pittsburg Senior High rank in California?
Highlands Elementary is 4420th of 5,693 and Pittsburg Senior High is 1143rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).