Discovery Charter vs George C. Payne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 833 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
555 students
George C. Payne Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
417 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter San Jose, California | George C. Payne Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #601 of 5,693 | #801 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8570 of 50,301 | #11074 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 555 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 63% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 70.3).
- •Discovery Charter does better on math proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 31.4%).
- •George C. Payne Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.1).
- •Discovery Charter is the larger school with 555 students compared with 417.
- •Discovery Charter 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 Discovery Charter better than George C. Payne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter ranks higher (74.0 vs 70.3 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 Discovery Charter and George C. Payne Elementary?
About 833 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter: 555. George C. Payne Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter and George C. Payne Elementary rank in California?
Discovery Charter is 601st of 5,693 and George C. Payne Elementary is 801st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).