Hickory Elementary vs Torrance High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
847 students
Torrance High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,879 students
| Measure | Hickory Elementary Torrance, California | Torrance High Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 5,693 | #301 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8260 of 50,301 | #6868 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 847 | 1,879 |
| Enrollment | 847 | 1,879 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 50% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 55.7).
- •Hickory Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •Hickory Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Hickory Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 36.4%).
- •Torrance High does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 26.5).
- •Torrance High is the larger school with 1,879 students compared with 847.
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 Hickory Elementary better than Torrance High?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 55.7 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 Hickory Elementary and Torrance High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Elementary: 847. Torrance High: 1,879. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Elementary and Torrance High rank in California?
Hickory Elementary is 575th of 5,693 and Torrance High is 301st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).