Cobb (William L.) Elementary vs Gateway High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 517 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobb (William L.) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
134 students
Gateway High
San Francisco · Charter high · Grades 9–12
464 students
| Measure | Cobb (William L.) Elementary San Francisco, California | Gateway High San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4442 of 5,693 | #450 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45145 of 50,301 | #9106 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 134 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 19.5).
- •Gateway High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Gateway High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 15%).
- •Gateway High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 70.1%).
- •Gateway High does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 22.3).
- •Gateway High is the larger school with 464 students compared with 134.
- •Cobb (William L.) Elementary is a public school while Gateway High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cobb (William L.) Elementary better than Gateway High?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway High ranks higher (47.3 vs 19.5 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 Cobb (William L.) Elementary and Gateway High?
About 517 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cobb (William L.) Elementary: 134. Gateway High: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cobb (William L.) Elementary and Gateway High rank in California?
Cobb (William L.) Elementary is 4442nd of 5,693 and Gateway High is 450th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).