Claremont High vs Pomona High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claremont High
Claremont · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,065 students
Pomona High
Pomona · Public high · Grades 9–12
993 students
| Measure | Claremont High Claremont, California | Pomona High Pomona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 1,343 | #1083 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5032 of 16,910 | #15097 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,065 | 993 |
| Enrollment | 2,065 | 993 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| city | Claremont | Pomona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Claremont High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 21.1).
- •Claremont High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Claremont High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 43%).
- •Claremont High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 93.7%).
- •Pomona High does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 22.7).
- •Claremont High is the larger school with 2,065 students compared with 993.
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 Claremont High better than Pomona High?
On the Success Index (US), Claremont High ranks higher (63.0 vs 21.1 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 Claremont High and Pomona High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Claremont and Pomona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claremont High: 2,065. Pomona High: 993. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claremont High and Pomona High rank in California?
Claremont High is 200th of 1,343 and Pomona High is 1083rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).