Artesia High vs Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle
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.
Artesia High
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,384 students
Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle
Hawaiian Gardens · Public middle · Grades 7–8
291 students
| Measure | Artesia High Lakewood, California | Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle Hawaiian Gardens, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #771 of 1,343 | #673 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12780 of 16,910 | #11418 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,384 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Lakewood | Hawaiian Gardens |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.4 vs 32.4).
- •Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Artesia High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Artesia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 91.8%).
- •Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.5).
- •Artesia High is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 291.
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 Artesia High better than Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Artesia High and Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Hawaiian Gardens in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Artesia High: 1,384. Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Artesia High and Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle rank in California?
Artesia High is 771st of 1,343 and Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle is 673rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).