Highlands High vs Kohler TK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km 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
Kohler TK-8
North Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–8
400 students
| Measure | Highlands High North Highlands, California | Kohler TK-8 North Highlands, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1209 of 1,343 | #4432 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15816 of 16,910 | #45103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 778 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| city | North Highlands | North Highlands |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kohler TK-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 16.7).
- •Kohler TK-8 does better on math proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Kohler TK-8 does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Kohler TK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 88.8%).
- •Highlands High does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.5).
- •Highlands High is the larger school with 778 students compared with 400.
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 Kohler TK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Kohler TK-8 ranks higher (19.6 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 Kohler TK-8?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North Highlands and North Highlands in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands High: 778. Kohler TK-8: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands High and Kohler TK-8 rank in California?
Highlands High is 1209th of 1,343 and Kohler TK-8 is 4432nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).