Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary vs Jordan High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 597 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
Jordan High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
797 students
| Measure | Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary Los Angeles, California | Jordan High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5608 of 5,693 | #1097 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49879 of 50,301 | #15146 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 399 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 7.5% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jordan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 8.0).
- •Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 7.5%).
- •Jordan High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •Jordan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Jordan High does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.0).
- •Jordan High is the larger school with 797 students compared with 399.
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 Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary better than Jordan High?
On the Success Index (US), Jordan High ranks higher (20.8 vs 8.0 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 Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary and Jordan High?
About 597 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary: 399. Jordan High: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary and Jordan High rank in California?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is 5608th of 5,693 and Jordan High is 1097th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).