Gompers Preparatory Academy vs Horton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 591 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gompers Preparatory Academy
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,175 students
Horton Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Gompers Preparatory Academy San Diego, California | Horton Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 1,343 | #5295 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14365 of 16,910 | #48807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,175 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 12.2).
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 96.9%).
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 25.7).
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 386.
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Horton Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gompers Preparatory Academy better than Horton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gompers Preparatory Academy ranks higher (25.1 vs 12.2 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 Gompers Preparatory Academy and Horton Elementary?
About 591 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gompers Preparatory Academy: 1,175. Horton Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gompers Preparatory Academy and Horton Elementary rank in California?
Gompers Preparatory Academy is 982nd of 1,343 and Horton Elementary is 5295th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).