Elk Grove High vs Joseph Kerr Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 956 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Grove High
Elk Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,684 students
Joseph Kerr Middle
Elk Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
877 students
| Measure | Elk Grove High Elk Grove, California | Joseph Kerr Middle Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 1,343 | #370 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9448 of 16,910 | #6848 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,684 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 1,684 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 49% |
| city | Elk Grove | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Kerr Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 46.0).
- •Joseph Kerr Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Elk Grove High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Joseph Kerr Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 46.9%).
- •Elk Grove High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.4).
- •Elk Grove High is the larger school with 1,684 students compared with 877.
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 Elk Grove High better than Joseph Kerr Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Kerr Middle ranks higher (53.7 vs 46.0 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 Elk Grove High and Joseph Kerr Middle?
About 956 m in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Grove High: 1,684. Joseph Kerr Middle: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Grove High and Joseph Kerr Middle rank in California?
Elk Grove High is 464th of 1,343 and Joseph Kerr Middle is 370th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).