Arcadia High vs Longley Way Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia High
Arcadia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,939 students
Longley Way Elementary
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
| Measure | Arcadia High Arcadia, California | Longley Way Elementary Arcadia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 1,343 | #451 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3363 of 16,910 | #6822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,939 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 2,939 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 79% |
| city | Arcadia | Arcadia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longley Way Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 69.7).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 66%).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Arcadia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 30.3%).
- •Longley Way Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.9).
- •Arcadia High is the larger school with 2,939 students compared with 541.
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 Arcadia High better than Longley Way Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longley Way Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 69.7 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 Arcadia High and Longley Way Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Arcadia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia High: 2,939. Longley Way Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia High and Longley Way Elementary rank in California?
Arcadia High is 115th of 1,343 and Longley Way Elementary is 451st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).