Cabrillo High vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 539 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cabrillo High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,652 students
Garfield Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
| Measure | Cabrillo High Long Beach, California | Garfield Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1136 of 1,343 | #3639 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15449 of 16,910 | #40765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,652 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 1,652 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 36% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 18.9).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 12%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Cabrillo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 78%).
- •Cabrillo High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 26.8).
- •Cabrillo High is the larger school with 1,652 students compared with 536.
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 Cabrillo High better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (26.4 vs 18.9 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 Cabrillo High and Garfield Elementary?
About 539 m in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabrillo High: 1,652. Garfield Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabrillo High and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Cabrillo High is 1136th of 1,343 and Garfield Elementary is 3639th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).