Hillcrest vs Piedmont High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
393 students
Piedmont High
Piedmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
733 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Oakland, California | Piedmont High Piedmont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #292 of 5,693 | #4 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5082 of 50,301 | #730 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 393 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 3.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Oakland | Piedmont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 79.8).
- •Hillcrest does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Piedmont High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.5% vs 29.8%).
- •Piedmont High does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.8).
- •Piedmont High is the larger school with 733 students compared with 393.
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 better than Piedmont High?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont High ranks higher (84.2 vs 79.8 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 and Piedmont High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Piedmont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest: 393. Piedmont High: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest and Piedmont High rank in California?
Hillcrest is 292nd of 5,693 and Piedmont High is 4th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).