Norwalk High vs Paddison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwalk High
Norwalk · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,075 students
Paddison Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
| Measure | Norwalk High Norwalk, California | Paddison Elementary Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1111 of 1,343 | #2395 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15242 of 16,910 | #30655 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,075 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 49% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paddison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 20.1).
- •Paddison Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 21%).
- •Paddison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Norwalk High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 79.7%).
- •Paddison Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 23.9).
- •Norwalk High is the larger school with 2,075 students compared with 296.
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 Norwalk High better than Paddison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paddison Elementary ranks higher (42.0 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 Norwalk High and Paddison Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norwalk High: 2,075. Paddison Elementary: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norwalk High and Paddison Elementary rank in California?
Norwalk High is 1111th of 1,343 and Paddison Elementary is 2395th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).