Garey High vs Vejar 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.
Garey High
Pomona · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,567 students
Vejar Elementary
Pomona · Public elementary · Grades K–8
741 students
| Measure | Garey High Pomona, California | Vejar Elementary Pomona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1172 of 1,343 | #4991 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15640 of 16,910 | #47719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,567 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 1,567 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| city | Pomona | Pomona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garey High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 14.9).
- •Vejar Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Garey High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Garey High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 95.3%).
- •Garey High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.8).
- •Garey High is the larger school with 1,567 students compared with 741.
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 Garey High better than Vejar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garey High ranks higher (17.8 vs 14.9 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 Garey High and Vejar Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pomona and Pomona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garey High: 1,567. Vejar Elementary: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garey High and Vejar Elementary rank in California?
Garey High is 1172nd of 1,343 and Vejar Elementary is 4991st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).