Highlands High vs Hillsdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 299 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands High
North Highlands · Public high · Grades 9–12
778 students
Hillsdale Elementary
North Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–6
234 students
| Measure | Highlands High North Highlands, California | Hillsdale Elementary North Highlands, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1209 of 1,343 | #3490 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15816 of 16,910 | #39746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 778 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | North Highlands | North Highlands |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 16.7).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 88.8%).
- •Highlands High does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.4).
- •Highlands High is the larger school with 778 students compared with 234.
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 High better than Hillsdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsdale Elementary ranks higher (28.1 vs 16.7 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 High and Hillsdale Elementary?
About 299 m in a straight line, between North Highlands and North Highlands in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands High: 778. Hillsdale Elementary: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands High and Hillsdale Elementary rank in California?
Highlands High is 1209th of 1,343 and Hillsdale Elementary is 3490th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).