New River Elementary vs Norwalk High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 956 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New River Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
Norwalk High
Norwalk · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,075 students
| Measure | New River Elementary Norwalk, California | Norwalk High Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3849 of 5,693 | #1111 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42007 of 50,301 | #15242 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 319 | 2,075 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 2,075 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 20.1).
- •New River Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •New River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Norwalk High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 78.7%).
- •Norwalk High does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 24.5).
- •Norwalk High is the larger school with 2,075 students compared with 319.
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 New River Elementary better than Norwalk High?
On the Success Index (US), New River Elementary ranks higher (24.5 vs 20.1 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 New River Elementary and Norwalk High?
About 956 m in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New River Elementary: 319. Norwalk High: 2,075. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New River Elementary and Norwalk High rank in California?
New River Elementary is 3849th of 5,693 and Norwalk High is 1111th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).