Best High Schools in Hercules, CA

Hercules, CA has 4 high schools with 2,500 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hercules score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hercules greatly exceed expectations.

1. Middle College High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students

2. Alhambra Senior High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Martinez Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1105 Students

3. Hercules High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students

4. John Swett High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

John Swett Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hercules, CA

Hercules, CA has 5 middle schools with 2,437 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hercules score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hercules N/A.

1. Hercules Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 590 Students

2. Martinez Junior High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Martinez Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students

3. Pinole Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 399 Students

4. Carquinez Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

John Swett Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hercules, CA

Hercules, CA has 6 elementary schools with 2,619 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hercules score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hercules N/A.

1. Hanna Ranch Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students

2. Ohlone Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students

3. John Swett Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Martinez Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students

4. Lupine Hills Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students

5. Ellerhorst Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West Contra Costa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 312 Students

6. Rodeo Hills Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

John Swett Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 571 Students

7. Mare Island Health And Fitness Academy

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Vallejo City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 427 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hercules, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hercules, CA has a total population of 20,951 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hercules, CA

7,556

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hercules, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

19.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.00 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.94 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hercules, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hercules, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,249 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

89 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hercules, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Hercules, CA

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Rodeo, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Port Costa, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North Richmond, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
El Cerrito, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Richmond, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations