Central Union High vs Southwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Union High
El Centro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,006 students
Southwest High
El Centro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students
| Measure | Central Union High El Centro, California | Southwest High El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #734 of 1,343 | #641 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12486 of 16,910 | #11650 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,006 | 1,846 |
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 1,846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 25% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 33.7).
- •Southwest High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Southwest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 72.6%).
- •Southwest High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.1).
- •Central Union High is the larger school with 2,006 students compared with 1,846.
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 Central Union High better than Southwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest High ranks higher (37.3 vs 33.7 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 Central Union High and Southwest High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Union High: 2,006. Southwest High: 1,846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Union High and Southwest High rank in California?
Central Union High is 734th of 1,343 and Southwest High is 641st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).