Gardena Senior High vs One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardena Senior High
Gardena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,343 students
One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
| Measure | Gardena Senior High Gardena, California | One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1146 of 1,343 | #2812 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15519 of 16,910 | #34465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,343 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 1,343 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 45% |
| city | Gardena | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 18.6).
- •One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 16%).
- •One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 93.5%).
- •Gardena Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.3).
- •Gardena Senior High is the larger school with 1,343 students compared with 579.
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 Senior High better than One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary ranks higher (36.3 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 Senior High and One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardena Senior High: 1,343. One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardena Senior High and One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary rank in California?
Gardena Senior High is 1146th of 1,343 and One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary is 2812th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).