Gardner Bullis Elementary vs Henry M. Gunn High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Bullis Elementary
Los Altos Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
Henry M. Gunn High
Palo Alto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,643 students
| Measure | Gardner Bullis Elementary Los Altos Hills, California | Henry M. Gunn High Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 5,693 | #2 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2090 of 50,301 | #639 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 313 | 1,643 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 1,643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Los Altos Hills | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.8 vs 85.0).
- •Gardner Bullis Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Gardner Bullis Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 11.7%).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.6).
- •Henry M. Gunn High is the larger school with 1,643 students compared with 313.
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 Gardner Bullis Elementary better than Henry M. Gunn High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gardner Bullis Elementary and Henry M. Gunn High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Los Altos Hills and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Bullis Elementary: 313. Henry M. Gunn High: 1,643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Bullis Elementary and Henry M. Gunn High rank in California?
Gardner Bullis Elementary is 28th of 5,693 and Henry M. Gunn High is 2nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).