Longfellow Elementary vs Whittier High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students
Whittier High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,652 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Whittier, California | Whittier High Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3191 of 5,693 | #626 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #37504 of 50,301 | #11446 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 499 | 1,652 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 1,652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 31.6).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Whittier High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 85.5%).
- •Whittier High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.8).
- •Whittier High is the larger school with 1,652 students compared with 499.
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 Longfellow Elementary better than Whittier High?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier High ranks higher (38.1 vs 31.6 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 Longfellow Elementary and Whittier High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 499. Whittier High: 1,652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Whittier High rank in California?
Longfellow Elementary is 3191st of 5,693 and Whittier High is 626th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).