Garden Grove High vs Walnut High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Grove High
Garden Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,148 students
Walnut High
Walnut · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,148 students
| Measure | Garden Grove High Garden Grove, California | Walnut High Walnut, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #456 of 1,343 | #65 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9306 of 16,910 | #2304 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,148 | 2,148 |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | 2,148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 70% |
| city | Garden Grove | Walnut |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 46.5).
- •Walnut High does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Walnut High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 70%).
- •Walnut High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 82.3%).
- •Garden Grove High does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.3).
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 Garden Grove High better than Walnut High?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut High ranks higher (74.2 vs 46.5 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 Garden Grove High and Walnut High?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Walnut in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Grove High: 2,148. Walnut High: 2,148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Grove High and Walnut High rank in California?
Garden Grove High is 456th of 1,343 and Walnut High is 65th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).