Barron Park Elementary vs Henry M. Gunn High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barron Park Elementary
Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
Henry M. Gunn High
Palo Alto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,643 students
| Measure | Barron Park Elementary Palo Alto, California | Henry M. Gunn High Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #627 of 5,693 | #2 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9025 of 50,301 | #639 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 278 | 1,643 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 1,643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| city | Palo Alto | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry M. Gunn High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 73.3).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 29.9%).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.5).
- •Henry M. Gunn High is the larger school with 1,643 students compared with 278.
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 Barron Park Elementary better than Henry M. Gunn High?
On the Success Index (US), Henry M. Gunn High ranks higher (85.0 vs 73.3 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 Barron Park Elementary and Henry M. Gunn High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barron Park Elementary: 278. Henry M. Gunn High: 1,643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barron Park Elementary and Henry M. Gunn High rank in California?
Barron Park Elementary is 627th of 5,693 and Henry M. Gunn High is 2nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).