Harbor City Elementary vs Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High
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.
Harbor City Elementary
Harbor City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High
Harbor City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,549 students
| Measure | Harbor City Elementary Harbor City, California | Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High Harbor City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3957 of 5,693 | #792 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42629 of 50,301 | #12985 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 420 | 1,549 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 1,549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 31% |
| city | Harbor City | Harbor City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 23.5).
- •Harbor City Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 92.4%).
- •Harbor City Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.6).
- •Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High is the larger school with 1,549 students compared with 420.
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 Harbor City Elementary better than Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High ranks higher (31.6 vs 23.5 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 Harbor City Elementary and Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Harbor City and Harbor City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor City Elementary: 420. Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High: 1,549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor City Elementary and Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High rank in California?
Harbor City Elementary is 3957th of 5,693 and Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High is 792nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).