Cerritos High vs Ross (Faye) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cerritos High
Cerritos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,996 students
Ross (Faye) Middle
Artesia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
528 students
| Measure | Cerritos High Cerritos, California | Ross (Faye) Middle Artesia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,343 | #506 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4140 of 16,910 | #9017 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,996 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 1,996 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 48% |
| city | Cerritos | Artesia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cerritos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 43.7).
- •Cerritos High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Cerritos High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 50%).
- •Cerritos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 66.5%).
- •Ross (Faye) Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.0).
- •Cerritos High is the larger school with 1,996 students compared with 528.
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 Cerritos High better than Ross (Faye) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cerritos High ranks higher (66.6 vs 43.7 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 Cerritos High and Ross (Faye) Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Artesia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerritos High: 1,996. Ross (Faye) Middle: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerritos High and Ross (Faye) Middle rank in California?
Cerritos High is 150th of 1,343 and Ross (Faye) Middle is 506th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).