Artesia High vs Palms Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 602 m 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
Palms Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
463 students
| Measure | Artesia High Lakewood, California | Palms Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #771 of 1,343 | #3201 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12780 of 16,910 | #37570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,384 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.4 vs 31.5).
- •Palms Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Artesia High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Palms Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 86.3%).
- •Artesia High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 24.4).
- •Artesia High is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 463.
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 Palms Elementary?
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 Palms Elementary?
About 602 m in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Artesia High: 1,384. Palms Elementary: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Artesia High and Palms Elementary rank in California?
Artesia High is 771st of 1,343 and Palms Elementary is 3201st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).