Gahr (Richard) High vs Mayfair High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Mayfair High
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,422 students
| Measure | Gahr (Richard) High Cerritos, California | Mayfair High Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 1,343 | #699 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7923 of 16,910 | #12175 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,631 | 2,422 |
| Enrollment | 1,631 | 2,422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 29% |
| city | Cerritos | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gahr (Richard) High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 35.1).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 70.4%).
- •Mayfair High does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 22.7).
- •Mayfair High is the larger school with 2,422 students compared with 1,631.
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 Mayfair High?
On the Success Index (US), Gahr (Richard) High ranks higher (51.7 vs 35.1 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 Mayfair High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gahr (Richard) High: 1,631. Mayfair High: 2,422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gahr (Richard) High and Mayfair High rank in California?
Gahr (Richard) High is 363rd of 1,343 and Mayfair High is 699th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).