Highlands Elementary vs West Hillsborough
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 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
West Hillsborough
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary San Mateo, California | West Hillsborough Hillsborough, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #950 of 5,693 | #12 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12945 of 50,301 | #1050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 379 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 2.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 87% |
| city | San Mateo | Hillsborough |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hillsborough scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 67.7).
- •West Hillsborough does better on math proficiency (87% vs 60%).
- •West Hillsborough does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •West Hillsborough does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 27.4%).
- •West Hillsborough does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 21.1).
- •Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 379 students compared with 275.
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 West Hillsborough?
On the Success Index (US), West Hillsborough ranks higher (88.9 vs 67.7 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 Highlands Elementary and West Hillsborough?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and Hillsborough in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 379. West Hillsborough: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and West Hillsborough rank in California?
Highlands Elementary is 950th of 5,693 and West Hillsborough is 12th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).