San Mateo High vs South Hillsborough
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Mateo High
San Mateo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,557 students
South Hillsborough
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students
| Measure | San Mateo High San Mateo, California | South Hillsborough Hillsborough, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #228 of 1,343 | #10 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5518 of 16,910 | #768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,557 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 1,557 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 5.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 87% |
| city | San Mateo | Hillsborough |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hillsborough scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 61.2).
- •South Hillsborough does better on math proficiency (87% vs 50%).
- •South Hillsborough does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 68%).
- •South Hillsborough does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 38.1%).
- •South Hillsborough does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.7).
- •San Mateo High is the larger school with 1,557 students compared with 244.
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 San Mateo High better than South Hillsborough?
On the Success Index (US), South Hillsborough ranks higher (90.1 vs 61.2 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 San Mateo High and South Hillsborough?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and Hillsborough in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Mateo High: 1,557. South Hillsborough: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Mateo High and South Hillsborough rank in California?
San Mateo High is 228th of 1,343 and South Hillsborough is 10th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).