Hillcrest High vs Lake Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,780 students
Lake Hills Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
638 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High Riverside, California | Lake Hills Elementary Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 1,343 | #1267 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10790 of 16,910 | #16856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,780 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 1,780 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 63% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 40.7).
- •Lake Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 36%).
- •Lake Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Lake Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 75.6%).
- •Lake Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.1).
- •Hillcrest High is the larger school with 1,780 students compared with 638.
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 Hillcrest High better than Lake Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Hills Elementary ranks higher (61.9 vs 40.7 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 Hillcrest High and Lake Hills Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High: 1,780. Lake Hills Elementary: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High and Lake Hills Elementary rank in California?
Hillcrest High is 569th of 1,343 and Lake Hills Elementary is 1267th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).