Gahr (Richard) High vs Niemes (John H.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 959 m 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
Niemes (John H.) Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
631 students
| Measure | Gahr (Richard) High Cerritos, California | Niemes (John H.) Elementary Artesia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 1,343 | #3666 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7923 of 16,910 | #40932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,631 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 1,631 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Cerritos | Artesia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gahr (Richard) High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 26.2).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 76.2%).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.4).
- •Gahr (Richard) High is the larger school with 1,631 students compared with 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 Niemes (John H.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gahr (Richard) High ranks higher (51.7 vs 26.2 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 Niemes (John H.) Elementary?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Cerritos and Artesia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gahr (Richard) High: 1,631. Niemes (John H.) Elementary: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gahr (Richard) High and Niemes (John H.) Elementary rank in California?
Gahr (Richard) High is 363rd of 1,343 and Niemes (John H.) Elementary is 3666th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).