Campbell School of Innovation vs George C. Payne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Campbell School of Innovation
Campbell · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
815 students
George C. Payne Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
417 students
| Measure | Campbell School of Innovation Campbell, California | George C. Payne Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1052 of 5,693 | #801 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14086 of 50,301 | #11074 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 815 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 815 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | Campbell | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George C. Payne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 66.0).
- •George C. Payne Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •George C. Payne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •George C. Payne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 32.3%).
- •George C. Payne Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 27.2).
- •Campbell School of Innovation is the larger school with 815 students compared with 417.
- •Campbell School of Innovation is a charter school while George C. Payne Elementary is a public 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 Campbell School of Innovation better than George C. Payne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George C. Payne Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 66.0 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 Campbell School of Innovation and George C. Payne Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Campbell and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Campbell School of Innovation: 815. George C. Payne Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Campbell School of Innovation and George C. Payne Elementary rank in California?
Campbell School of Innovation is 1052nd of 5,693 and George C. Payne Elementary is 801st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).