North Hillsborough vs West Hillsborough
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Hillsborough
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
West Hillsborough
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | North Hillsborough Hillsborough, California | West Hillsborough Hillsborough, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 5,693 | #12 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #469 of 50,301 | #1050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 274 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Hillsborough scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.6 vs 88.9).
- •West Hillsborough does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 2.6%).
- •North Hillsborough does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.2).
- •West Hillsborough is the larger school with 275 students compared with 274.
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 North Hillsborough better than West Hillsborough?
On the Success Index (US), North Hillsborough ranks higher (91.6 vs 88.9 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 North Hillsborough and West Hillsborough?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Hillsborough in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Hillsborough: 274. West Hillsborough: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Hillsborough and West Hillsborough rank in California?
North Hillsborough is 6th of 5,693 and West Hillsborough is 12th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).