Burroughs High vs Gateway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burroughs High
Ridgecrest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,536 students
Gateway Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
| Measure | Burroughs High Ridgecrest, California | Gateway Elementary Ridgecrest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 1,343 | #2182 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8226 of 16,910 | #28545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,536 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 1,536 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| city | Ridgecrest | Ridgecrest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burroughs High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 45.1).
- •Gateway Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Burroughs High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Burroughs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 66.8%).
- •Burroughs High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 24.7).
- •Burroughs High is the larger school with 1,536 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 Burroughs High better than Gateway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burroughs High ranks higher (50.6 vs 45.1 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 Burroughs High and Gateway Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ridgecrest and Ridgecrest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burroughs High: 1,536. Gateway Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burroughs High and Gateway Elementary rank in California?
Burroughs High is 385th of 1,343 and Gateway Elementary is 2182nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).