Palmer Way vs San Diego Workforce Innovation High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmer Way
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
San Diego Workforce Innovation High
National City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,722 students
| Measure | Palmer Way National City, California | San Diego Workforce Innovation High National City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2749 of 5,693 | #1333 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #33803 of 50,301 | #16715 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 387 | 2,722 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 2,722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 2% |
| city | National City | National City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer Way scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 8.4).
- •Palmer Way does better on math proficiency (40% vs 2%).
- •Palmer Way does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 21%).
- •San Diego Workforce Innovation High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 82.2%).
- •Palmer Way does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 26.4).
- •San Diego Workforce Innovation High is the larger school with 2,722 students compared with 387.
- •Palmer Way is a public school while San Diego Workforce Innovation High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Palmer Way better than San Diego Workforce Innovation High?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer Way ranks higher (37.3 vs 8.4 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 Palmer Way and San Diego Workforce Innovation High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between National City and National City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmer Way: 387. San Diego Workforce Innovation High: 2,722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmer Way and San Diego Workforce Innovation High rank in California?
Palmer Way is 2749th of 5,693 and San Diego Workforce Innovation High is 1333rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).