Highlands Elementary vs Hillsdale High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Hillsdale High
San Mateo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,585 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary San Mateo, California | Hillsdale High San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #950 of 5,693 | #154 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12945 of 50,301 | #4242 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 379 | 1,585 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 1,585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 66.2).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Hillsdale High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Hillsdale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 27.4%).
- •Hillsdale High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.1).
- •Hillsdale High is the larger school with 1,585 students compared with 379.
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 Hillsdale High?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (67.7 vs 66.2 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 Hillsdale High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 379. Hillsdale High: 1,585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Hillsdale High rank in California?
Highlands Elementary is 950th of 5,693 and Hillsdale High is 154th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).