Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary vs Mervyn M. Dymally High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 557 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
669 students
Mervyn M. Dymally High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
654 students
| Measure | Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary Los Angeles, California | Mervyn M. Dymally High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5464 of 5,693 | #1292 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49425 of 50,301 | #16446 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 669 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 2.5% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mervyn M. Dymally High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.9 vs 10.1).
- •Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 2.5%).
- •Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.3%).
- •Mervyn M. Dymally High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.3).
- •Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary is the larger school with 669 students compared with 654.
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 Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary better than Mervyn M. Dymally High?
On the Success Index (US), Mervyn M. Dymally High ranks higher (11.9 vs 10.1 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 Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary and Mervyn M. Dymally High?
About 557 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary: 669. Mervyn M. Dymally High: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary and Mervyn M. Dymally High rank in California?
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary is 5464th of 5,693 and Mervyn M. Dymally High is 1292nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).