D. D. Johnston Elementary vs Norwalk High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 431 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. D. Johnston Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
Norwalk High
Norwalk · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,075 students
| Measure | D. D. Johnston Elementary Norwalk, California | Norwalk High Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2432 of 5,693 | #1111 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #30986 of 50,301 | #15242 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 361 | 2,075 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 2,075 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D. D. Johnston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 20.1).
- •D. D. Johnston Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •D. D. Johnston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •D. D. Johnston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 77.9%).
- •D. D. Johnston Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.9).
- •Norwalk High is the larger school with 2,075 students compared with 361.
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 D. D. Johnston Elementary better than Norwalk High?
On the Success Index (US), D. D. Johnston Elementary ranks higher (41.4 vs 20.1 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 D. D. Johnston Elementary and Norwalk High?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. D. Johnston Elementary: 361. Norwalk High: 2,075. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. D. Johnston Elementary and Norwalk High rank in California?
D. D. Johnston Elementary is 2432nd of 5,693 and Norwalk High is 1111th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).