Joseph Arnold Elementary vs South 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.
Joseph Arnold Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
628 students
South High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,734 students
| Measure | Joseph Arnold Elementary Torrance, California | South High Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #797 of 5,693 | #128 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11017 of 50,301 | #3590 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 628 | 1,734 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 1,734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 63% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Arnold Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 68.9).
- •Joseph Arnold Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •South High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •South High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 29.8%).
- •South High does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.2).
- •South High is the larger school with 1,734 students compared with 628.
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 Joseph Arnold Elementary better than South High?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Arnold Elementary ranks higher (70.4 vs 68.9 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 Joseph Arnold Elementary and South High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Arnold Elementary: 628. South High: 1,734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Arnold Elementary and South High rank in California?
Joseph Arnold Elementary is 797th of 5,693 and South High is 128th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).