Calexico High vs Kennedy Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calexico High
Calexico · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,746 students
Kennedy Gardens Elementary
Calexico · Public elementary · Grades K–6
484 students
| Measure | Calexico High Calexico, California | Kennedy Gardens Elementary Calexico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #849 of 1,343 | #5398 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13381 of 16,910 | #49174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,746 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 2,746 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 15% |
| city | Calexico | Calexico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calexico High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 11.0).
- •Calexico High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Calexico High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 31%).
- •Calexico High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 93.4%).
- •Calexico High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.2).
- •Calexico High is the larger school with 2,746 students compared with 484.
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 Calexico High better than Kennedy Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Calexico High ranks higher (29.8 vs 11.0 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 Calexico High and Kennedy Gardens Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Calexico and Calexico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calexico High: 2,746. Kennedy Gardens Elementary: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calexico High and Kennedy Gardens Elementary rank in California?
Calexico High is 849th of 1,343 and Kennedy Gardens Elementary is 5398th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).