Rancho Bernardo High vs Rolling Hills Elementary
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.
Rancho Bernardo High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,210 students
Rolling Hills Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
| Measure | Rancho Bernardo High San Diego, California | Rolling Hills Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #50 of 1,343 | #138 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1963 of 16,910 | #3595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,210 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 2,210 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rolling Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 75.9).
- •Rolling Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Rolling Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Rolling Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 15.2%).
- •Rolling Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 24.6).
- •Rancho Bernardo High is the larger school with 2,210 students compared with 490.
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 Rancho Bernardo High better than Rolling Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rolling Hills Elementary ranks higher (82.6 vs 75.9 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 Rancho Bernardo High and Rolling Hills Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Bernardo High: 2,210. Rolling Hills Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Bernardo High and Rolling Hills Elementary rank in California?
Rancho Bernardo High is 50th of 1,343 and Rolling Hills Elementary is 138th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).