Henry M. Gunn High vs Juana Briones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 883 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry M. Gunn High
Palo Alto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,643 students
Juana Briones Elementary
Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
| Measure | Henry M. Gunn High Palo Alto, California | Juana Briones Elementary Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,343 | #287 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #639 of 16,910 | #5032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,643 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 1,643 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.7% | 10.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Palo Alto | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry M. Gunn High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 79.9).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Juana Briones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 11.7%).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.0).
- •Henry M. Gunn High is the larger school with 1,643 students compared with 260.
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 Henry M. Gunn High better than Juana Briones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Henry M. Gunn High ranks higher (85.0 vs 79.9 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 Henry M. Gunn High and Juana Briones Elementary?
About 883 m in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry M. Gunn High: 1,643. Juana Briones Elementary: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry M. Gunn High and Juana Briones Elementary rank in California?
Henry M. Gunn High is 2nd of 1,343 and Juana Briones Elementary is 287th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).