John H. Glenn High vs Sonora High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 500 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
Sonora High
Sonora · Public high · Grades 9–12
880 students
| Measure | John H. Glenn High Norwalk, California | Sonora High Sonora, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1049 of 1,343 | #256 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14840 of 16,910 | #5984 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 882 | 880 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Norwalk | Sonora |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonora High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 22.6).
- •Sonora High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Sonora High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •Sonora High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 74.9%).
- •John H. Glenn High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.2).
- •John H. Glenn High is the larger school with 882 students compared with 880.
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 Sonora High?
On the Success Index (US), Sonora High ranks higher (59.3 vs 22.6 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 H. Glenn High and Sonora High?
About 500 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Sonora in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John H. Glenn High: 882. Sonora High: 880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John H. Glenn High and Sonora High rank in California?
John H. Glenn High is 1049th of 1,343 and Sonora High is 256th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).