Artesia High vs Willow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 871 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
Willow Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
346 students
| Measure | Artesia High Lakewood, California | Willow Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #771 of 1,343 | #2815 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12780 of 16,910 | #34489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,384 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 32.4).
- •Willow Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Willow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 86.3%).
- •Artesia High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.4).
- •Artesia High is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 346.
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 Willow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Elementary ranks higher (36.3 vs 32.4 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 Artesia High and Willow Elementary?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Artesia High: 1,384. Willow Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Artesia High and Willow Elementary rank in California?
Artesia High is 771st of 1,343 and Willow Elementary is 2815th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).