John A. Rowland High vs Nogales High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A. Rowland High
Rowland Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,016 students
Nogales High
La Puente · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,535 students
| Measure | John A. Rowland High Rowland Heights, California | Nogales High La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 1,343 | #881 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7954 of 16,910 | #13643 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,016 | 1,535 |
| Enrollment | 2,016 | 1,535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 20% |
| city | Rowland Heights | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John A. Rowland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 28.6).
- •John A. Rowland High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 20%).
- •John A. Rowland High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •John A. Rowland High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 82.8%).
- •Nogales High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 24.6).
- •John A. Rowland High is the larger school with 2,016 students compared with 1,535.
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 John A. Rowland High better than Nogales High?
On the Success Index (US), John A. Rowland High ranks higher (51.6 vs 28.6 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 John A. Rowland High and Nogales High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Rowland Heights and La Puente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A. Rowland High: 2,016. Nogales High: 1,535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A. Rowland High and Nogales High rank in California?
John A. Rowland High is 366th of 1,343 and Nogales High is 881st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).