Palo Alto High vs Walter Hays Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palo Alto High
Palo Alto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,891 students
Walter Hays Elementary
Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
| Measure | Palo Alto High Palo Alto, California | Walter Hays Elementary Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #11 of 1,343 | #173 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #963 of 16,910 | #3928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,891 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 1,891 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 83% |
| city | Palo Alto | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.4 vs 82.0).
- •Walter Hays Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Palo Alto High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 17%).
- •Palo Alto High does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.8).
- •Palo Alto High is the larger school with 1,891 students compared with 305.
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 Palo Alto High better than Walter Hays Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Palo Alto High and Walter Hays Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Alto High: 1,891. Walter Hays Elementary: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Alto High and Walter Hays Elementary rank in California?
Palo Alto High is 11th of 1,343 and Walter Hays Elementary is 173rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).