Howard Wood Elementary vs Nathaniel Narbonne Senior 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.
Howard Wood Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High
Harbor City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,549 students
| Measure | Howard Wood Elementary Torrance, California | Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High Harbor City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1594 of 5,693 | #792 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #20961 of 50,301 | #12985 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 344 | 1,549 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 1,549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 31% |
| city | Torrance | Harbor City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Wood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 31.6).
- •Howard Wood Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 31%).
- •Howard Wood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Howard Wood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 84%).
- •Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.9).
- •Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High is the larger school with 1,549 students compared with 344.
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 Howard Wood Elementary better than Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Wood Elementary ranks higher (56.0 vs 31.6 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 Howard Wood Elementary and Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Harbor City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Wood Elementary: 344. Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High: 1,549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Wood Elementary and Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High rank in California?
Howard Wood Elementary is 1594th of 5,693 and Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High is 792nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).