John H. Nuffer Elementary vs Norwalk High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John H. Nuffer Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students
Norwalk High
Norwalk · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,075 students
| Measure | John H. Nuffer Elementary Norwalk, California | Norwalk High Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5089 of 5,693 | #1111 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48069 of 50,301 | #15242 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 316 | 2,075 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 2,075 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwalk High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 14.1).
- •Norwalk High does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Norwalk High does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Norwalk High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 78.5%).
- •Norwalk High does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 24.3).
- •Norwalk High is the larger school with 2,075 students compared with 316.
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. Nuffer Elementary better than Norwalk High?
On the Success Index (US), Norwalk High ranks higher (20.1 vs 14.1 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. Nuffer Elementary and Norwalk High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John H. Nuffer Elementary: 316. Norwalk High: 2,075. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John H. Nuffer Elementary and Norwalk High rank in California?
John H. Nuffer Elementary is 5089th of 5,693 and Norwalk High is 1111th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).