Henry M. Gunn High vs Ronald E. McNair High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 102 km 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
Ronald E. McNair High
Stockton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,644 students
| Measure | Henry M. Gunn High Palo Alto, California | Ronald E. McNair High Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,343 | #949 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #639 of 16,910 | #14172 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,643 | 1,644 |
| Enrollment | 1,643 | 1,644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.7% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 24% |
| city | Palo Alto | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry M. Gunn High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 26.1).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 24%).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 41%).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 76.9%).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.3).
- •Ronald E. McNair High is the larger school with 1,644 students compared with 1,643.
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 Ronald E. McNair High?
On the Success Index (US), Henry M. Gunn High ranks higher (85.0 vs 26.1 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 Ronald E. McNair High?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry M. Gunn High: 1,643. Ronald E. McNair High: 1,644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry M. Gunn High and Ronald E. McNair High rank in California?
Henry M. Gunn High is 2nd of 1,343 and Ronald E. McNair High is 949th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).