John H. Glenn High vs Nettie L. Waite Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John H. Glenn High
Norwalk · Public high · Grades 9–12
882 students
Nettie L. Waite Middle
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
| Measure | John H. Glenn High Norwalk, California | Nettie L. Waite Middle Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1049 of 1,343 | #1140 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14840 of 16,910 | #14584 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 882 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John H. Glenn High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 14.9).
- •John H. Glenn High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •John H. Glenn High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •John H. Glenn High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 82.5%).
- •John H. Glenn High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.1).
- •John H. Glenn High is the larger school with 882 students compared with 462.
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 H. Glenn High better than Nettie L. Waite Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John H. Glenn High ranks higher (22.6 vs 14.9 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 H. Glenn High and Nettie L. Waite Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John H. Glenn High: 882. Nettie L. Waite Middle: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John H. Glenn High and Nettie L. Waite Middle rank in California?
John H. Glenn High is 1049th of 1,343 and Nettie L. Waite Middle is 1140th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).