Redondo Union High vs Towers Elementary
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.
Redondo Union High
Redondo Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,921 students
Towers Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students
| Measure | Redondo Union High Redondo Beach, California | Towers Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #89 of 1,343 | #514 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2791 of 16,910 | #7553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,921 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 79% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Towers Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 72.1).
- •Towers Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 59%).
- •Redondo Union High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Redondo Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 20.5%).
- •Redondo Union High does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 26.0).
- •Redondo Union High is the larger school with 2,921 students compared with 599.
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 Redondo Union High better than Towers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Towers Elementary ranks higher (75.7 vs 72.1 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 Redondo Union High and Towers Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redondo Union High: 2,921. Towers Elementary: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redondo Union High and Towers Elementary rank in California?
Redondo Union High is 89th of 1,343 and Towers Elementary is 514th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).