Downey High vs Gallatin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downey High
Downey · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,051 students
Gallatin Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
788 students
| Measure | Downey High Downey, California | Gallatin Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 1,343 | #1661 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12487 of 16,910 | #21866 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 4,051 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 4,051 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 60% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gallatin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 33.7).
- •Gallatin Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 28%).
- •Gallatin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Gallatin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 79.2%).
- •Downey High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.4).
- •Downey High is the larger school with 4,051 students compared with 788.
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 Downey High better than Gallatin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gallatin Elementary ranks higher (54.7 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 Downey High and Gallatin Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downey High: 4,051. Gallatin Elementary: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downey High and Gallatin Elementary rank in California?
Downey High is 735th of 1,343 and Gallatin Elementary is 1661st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).