Gulf Avenue Elementary vs Phineas Banning Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Avenue Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
634 students
Phineas Banning Senior High
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,422 students
| Measure | Gulf Avenue Elementary Wilmington, California | Phineas Banning Senior High Wilmington, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3689 of 5,693 | #759 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41070 of 50,301 | #12664 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 634 | 2,422 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 2,422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 25% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phineas Banning Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 26.0).
- •Gulf Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Phineas Banning Senior High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •Phineas Banning Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 92.6%).
- •Phineas Banning Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.5).
- •Phineas Banning Senior High is the larger school with 2,422 students compared with 634.
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 Gulf Avenue Elementary better than Phineas Banning Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Phineas Banning Senior High ranks higher (33.0 vs 26.0 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 Gulf Avenue Elementary and Phineas Banning Senior High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Avenue Elementary: 634. Phineas Banning Senior High: 2,422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Avenue Elementary and Phineas Banning Senior High rank in California?
Gulf Avenue Elementary is 3689th of 5,693 and Phineas Banning Senior High is 759th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).