Edison Elementary vs North High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 358 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
North High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,812 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary Torrance, California | North High Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 5,693 | #285 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #17346 of 50,301 | #6592 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 466 | 1,812 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 1,812 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 44% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 56.9).
- •Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •North High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 44.6%).
- •North High does better on students per teacher (26.6 vs 27.4).
- •North High is the larger school with 1,812 students compared with 466.
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 Edison Elementary better than North High?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary ranks higher (61.2 vs 56.9 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 Edison Elementary and North High?
About 358 m in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary: 466. North High: 1,812. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary and North High rank in California?
Edison Elementary is 1300th of 5,693 and North High is 285th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).