Garden Village Elementary vs Jefferson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Village Elementary
Colma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
Jefferson High
Daly City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,072 students
| Measure | Garden Village Elementary Colma, California | Jefferson High Daly City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2978 of 5,693 | #588 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #35906 of 50,301 | #11025 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 288 | 1,072 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 1,072 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| city | Colma | Daly City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 34.0).
- •Garden Village Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Jefferson High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Jefferson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 60.1%).
- •Jefferson High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 24.0).
- •Jefferson High is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 288.
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 Garden Village Elementary better than Jefferson High?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson High ranks higher (39.7 vs 34.0 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 Garden Village Elementary and Jefferson High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Colma and Daly City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Village Elementary: 288. Jefferson High: 1,072. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Village Elementary and Jefferson High rank in California?
Garden Village Elementary is 2978th of 5,693 and Jefferson High is 588th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).