Hilliard Comstock Middle vs Piner High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilliard Comstock Middle
Santa Rosa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
423 students
Piner High
Santa Rosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,434 students
| Measure | Hilliard Comstock Middle Santa Rosa, California | Piner High Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1258 of 1,334 | #1156 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15089 of 15,369 | #15584 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 423 | 1,434 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 1,434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 8% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piner High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 10.1).
- •Piner High does better on math proficiency (8% vs 6%).
- •Piner High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 21%).
- •Piner High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 86.3%).
- •Hilliard Comstock Middle does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.4).
- •Piner High is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 423.
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 Hilliard Comstock Middle better than Piner High?
On the Success Index (US), Piner High ranks higher (18.2 vs 10.1 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 Hilliard Comstock Middle and Piner High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilliard Comstock Middle: 423. Piner High: 1,434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilliard Comstock Middle and Piner High rank in California?
Hilliard Comstock Middle is 1258th of 1,334 and Piner High is 1156th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).