Gahr (Richard) High vs Juarez (Benito) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gahr (Richard) High
Cerritos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students
Juarez (Benito) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
295 students
| Measure | Gahr (Richard) High Cerritos, California | Juarez (Benito) Elementary Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 1,343 | #2915 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7923 of 16,910 | #35397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,631 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 1,631 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Cerritos | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gahr (Richard) High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 34.8).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 72.5%).
- •Juarez (Benito) Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 22.7).
- •Gahr (Richard) High is the larger school with 1,631 students compared with 295.
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 Gahr (Richard) High better than Juarez (Benito) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gahr (Richard) High ranks higher (51.7 vs 34.8 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 Gahr (Richard) High and Juarez (Benito) Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gahr (Richard) High: 1,631. Juarez (Benito) Elementary: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gahr (Richard) High and Juarez (Benito) Elementary rank in California?
Gahr (Richard) High is 363rd of 1,343 and Juarez (Benito) Elementary is 2915th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).