Edward J. Richardson Middle vs South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 368 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward J. Richardson Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
South High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,734 students
| Measure | Edward J. Richardson Middle Torrance, California | South High Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 1,334 | #128 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2158 of 15,369 | #3590 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 651 | 1,734 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 1,734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward J. Richardson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 68.9).
- •Edward J. Richardson Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Edward J. Richardson Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Edward J. Richardson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 22.4%).
- •South High does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 27.1).
- •South High is the larger school with 1,734 students compared with 651.
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 Edward J. Richardson Middle better than South High?
On the Success Index (US), Edward J. Richardson Middle ranks higher (76.1 vs 68.9 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 Edward J. Richardson Middle and South High?
About 368 m in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward J. Richardson Middle: 651. South High: 1,734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward J. Richardson Middle and South High rank in California?
Edward J. Richardson Middle is 123rd of 1,334 and South High is 128th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).