Orange High vs Palmyra GATE Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orange High
Orange · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,728 students
Palmyra GATE Magnet
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
429 students
| Measure | Orange High Orange, California | Palmyra GATE Magnet Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1218 of 1,343 | #2662 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15873 of 16,910 | #32969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,728 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 1,728 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 16.4).
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 86.9%).
- •Orange High does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.6).
- •Orange High is the larger school with 1,728 students compared with 429.
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 Orange High better than Palmyra GATE Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Palmyra GATE Magnet ranks higher (38.5 vs 16.4 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 Orange High and Palmyra GATE Magnet?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orange High: 1,728. Palmyra GATE Magnet: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orange High and Palmyra GATE Magnet rank in California?
Orange High is 1218th of 1,343 and Palmyra GATE Magnet is 2662nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).