Gardena Elementary vs Gardena Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardena Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Gardena Senior High
Gardena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,343 students
| Measure | Gardena Elementary Gardena, California | Gardena Senior High Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4402 of 5,693 | #1146 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #44961 of 50,301 | #15519 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 398 | 1,343 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 1,343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 16% |
| city | Gardena | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardena Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 18.6).
- •Gardena Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Gardena Senior High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Gardena Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 95.2%).
- •Gardena Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.9).
- •Gardena Senior High is the larger school with 1,343 students compared with 398.
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 Gardena Elementary better than Gardena Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Gardena Elementary ranks higher (19.8 vs 18.6 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 Gardena Elementary and Gardena Senior High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardena Elementary: 398. Gardena Senior High: 1,343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardena Elementary and Gardena Senior High rank in California?
Gardena Elementary is 4402nd of 5,693 and Gardena Senior High is 1146th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).