Bolsa Grande High vs John Murdy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolsa Grande High
Garden Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,701 students
John Murdy Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
689 students
| Measure | Bolsa Grande High Garden Grove, California | John Murdy Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #435 of 1,343 | #1372 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8839 of 16,910 | #18402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,701 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 1,701 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Murdy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 48.2).
- •John Murdy Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •John Murdy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •John Murdy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 86.2%).
- •Bolsa Grande High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 23.8).
- •Bolsa Grande High is the larger school with 1,701 students compared with 689.
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 Bolsa Grande High better than John Murdy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Murdy Elementary ranks higher (59.7 vs 48.2 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 Bolsa Grande High and John Murdy Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolsa Grande High: 1,701. John Murdy Elementary: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolsa Grande High and John Murdy Elementary rank in California?
Bolsa Grande High is 435th of 1,343 and John Murdy Elementary is 1372nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).