Albert Baxter Elementary vs Paramount High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albert Baxter Elementary
Bellflower · Public elementary · Grades K–6
309 students
Paramount High
Paramount · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,400 students
| Measure | Albert Baxter Elementary Bellflower, California | Paramount High Paramount, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2742 of 5,693 | #1130 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #33709 of 50,301 | #15393 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 309 | 3,400 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 3,400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 20% |
| city | Bellflower | Paramount |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albert Baxter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 19.2).
- •Albert Baxter Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 20%).
- •Albert Baxter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Albert Baxter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 96.7%).
- •Paramount High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.6).
- •Paramount High is the larger school with 3,400 students compared with 309.
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 Albert Baxter Elementary better than Paramount High?
On the Success Index (US), Albert Baxter Elementary ranks higher (37.4 vs 19.2 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 Albert Baxter Elementary and Paramount High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bellflower and Paramount in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert Baxter Elementary: 309. Paramount High: 3,400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert Baxter Elementary and Paramount High rank in California?
Albert Baxter Elementary is 2742nd of 5,693 and Paramount High is 1130th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).