Kathleen MacDonald High vs Kathryn Hughes Elementary
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.
Kathleen MacDonald High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
683 students
Kathryn Hughes Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
| Measure | Kathleen MacDonald High San Jose, California | Kathryn Hughes Elementary Santa Clara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 1,343 | #2148 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6497 of 16,910 | #28163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 683 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | San Jose | Santa Clara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathleen MacDonald High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 45.6).
- •Kathleen MacDonald High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 41.3%).
- •Kathryn Hughes Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.0).
- •Kathleen MacDonald High is the larger school with 683 students compared with 281.
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 Kathleen MacDonald High better than Kathryn Hughes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kathleen MacDonald High ranks higher (57.3 vs 45.6 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 Kathleen MacDonald High and Kathryn Hughes Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Santa Clara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathleen MacDonald High: 683. Kathryn Hughes Elementary: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathleen MacDonald High and Kathryn Hughes Elementary rank in California?
Kathleen MacDonald High is 277th of 1,343 and Kathryn Hughes Elementary is 2148th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).