Gardena Senior High vs Robert E. Peary Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Robert E. Peary Middle
Gardena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,082 students
| Measure | Gardena Senior High Gardena, California | Robert E. Peary Middle Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1146 of 1,343 | #1040 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15519 of 16,910 | #14202 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,343 | 1,082 |
| Enrollment | 1,343 | 1,082 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 21% |
| city | Gardena | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardena Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 17.4).
- •Robert E. Peary Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 16%).
- •Gardena Senior High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Robert E. Peary Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 93.5%).
- •Gardena Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.7).
- •Gardena Senior High is the larger school with 1,343 students compared with 1,082.
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 Robert E. Peary Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gardena Senior High ranks higher (18.6 vs 17.4 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 Robert E. Peary Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gardena and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardena Senior High: 1,343. Robert E. Peary Middle: 1,082. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardena Senior High and Robert E. Peary Middle rank in California?
Gardena Senior High is 1146th of 1,343 and Robert E. Peary Middle is 1040th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).