Hilltop Middle vs Hilltop Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 706 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Middle
Chula Vista · Public middle · Grades 7–8
866 students
Hilltop Senior High
Chula Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,771 students
| Measure | Hilltop Middle Chula Vista, California | Hilltop Senior High Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #662 of 1,334 | #547 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11335 of 15,369 | #10605 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 866 | 1,771 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 1,771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 35% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 32.8).
- •Hilltop Senior High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Hilltop Senior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •Hilltop Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 77.4%).
- •Hilltop Senior High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.8).
- •Hilltop Senior High is the larger school with 1,771 students compared with 866.
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 Hilltop Middle better than Hilltop Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Senior High ranks higher (41.4 vs 32.8 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 Hilltop Middle and Hilltop Senior High?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Middle: 866. Hilltop Senior High: 1,771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Middle and Hilltop Senior High rank in California?
Hilltop Middle is 662nd of 1,334 and Hilltop Senior High is 547th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).