Gunderson High vs Terrell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunderson High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
744 students
Terrell Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students
| Measure | Gunderson High San Jose, California | Terrell Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #940 of 1,343 | #3407 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14076 of 16,910 | #39091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 744 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terrell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 26.5).
- •Terrell Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Terrell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 54.6%).
- •Gunderson High does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.2).
- •Gunderson High is the larger school with 744 students compared with 255.
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 Gunderson High better than Terrell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Terrell Elementary ranks higher (29.2 vs 26.5 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 Gunderson High and Terrell Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gunderson High: 744. Terrell Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gunderson High and Terrell Elementary rank in California?
Gunderson High is 940th of 1,343 and Terrell Elementary is 3407th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).