Piedmont Hills High vs Ruskin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 606 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piedmont Hills High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,918 students
Ruskin Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Piedmont Hills High San Jose, California | Ruskin Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #111 of 1,343 | #464 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3303 of 16,910 | #6963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,918 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruskin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 70.0).
- •Ruskin Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Piedmont Hills High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Ruskin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 30.1%).
- •Piedmont Hills High does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.5).
- •Piedmont Hills High is the larger school with 1,918 students compared with 367.
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 Piedmont Hills High better than Ruskin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruskin Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 70.0 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 Piedmont Hills High and Ruskin Elementary?
About 606 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piedmont Hills High: 1,918. Ruskin Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piedmont Hills High and Ruskin Elementary rank in California?
Piedmont Hills High is 111th of 1,343 and Ruskin Elementary is 464th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).