Monte Verde Elementary vs South San Francisco High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Verde Elementary
San Bruno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
517 students
South San Francisco High
South San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,239 students
| Measure | Monte Verde Elementary San Bruno, California | South San Francisco High South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 5,693 | #508 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6598 of 50,301 | #10136 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 517 | 1,239 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 1,239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 27% |
| city | San Bruno | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Verde Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 43.3).
- •Monte Verde Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 27%).
- •Monte Verde Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •Monte Verde Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 41.8%).
- •South San Francisco High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 24.6).
- •South San Francisco High is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 517.
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 Monte Verde Elementary better than South San Francisco High?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Verde Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 43.3 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 Monte Verde Elementary and South San Francisco High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Bruno and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Verde Elementary: 517. South San Francisco High: 1,239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Verde Elementary and South San Francisco High rank in California?
Monte Verde Elementary is 431st of 5,693 and South San Francisco High is 508th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).