Hillview Crest Elementary vs James Logan High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillview Crest Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
James Logan High
Union City · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,096 students
| Measure | Hillview Crest Elementary Hayward, California | James Logan High Union City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4078 of 5,693 | #340 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #43273 of 50,301 | #7566 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 420 | 3,096 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 3,096 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 44% |
| city | Hayward | Union City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Logan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 22.5).
- •James Logan High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 24%).
- •James Logan High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 38%).
- •James Logan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 72.6%).
- •James Logan High does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 28.0).
- •James Logan High is the larger school with 3,096 students compared with 420.
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 Hillview Crest Elementary better than James Logan High?
On the Success Index (US), James Logan High ranks higher (53.1 vs 22.5 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 Hillview Crest Elementary and James Logan High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Union City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillview Crest Elementary: 420. James Logan High: 3,096. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillview Crest Elementary and James Logan High rank in California?
Hillview Crest Elementary is 4078th of 5,693 and James Logan High is 340th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).