Independence Elementary vs South Gate Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 472 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
South Gate Senior High
South Gate · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,681 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary South Gate, California | South Gate Senior High South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3896 of 5,693 | #780 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42300 of 50,301 | #12871 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 418 | 1,681 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 1,681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 23% |
| city | South Gate | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Gate Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 24.0).
- •Independence Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 23%).
- •South Gate Senior High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 38%).
- •South Gate Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 94.7%).
- •South Gate Senior High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.0).
- •South Gate Senior High is the larger school with 1,681 students compared with 418.
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 Independence Elementary better than South Gate Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), South Gate Senior High ranks higher (32.1 vs 24.0 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 Independence Elementary and South Gate Senior High?
About 472 m in a straight line, between South Gate and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary: 418. South Gate Senior High: 1,681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary and South Gate Senior High rank in California?
Independence Elementary is 3896th of 5,693 and South Gate Senior High is 780th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).