George Kelly Elementary vs John C. Kimball High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Kelly Elementary
Tracy ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ8
929 students
John C. Kimball High
Tracy ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
1,587 students
| Measure | George Kelly Elementary Tracy, California | John C. Kimball High Tracy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2047 of 5,693 | #447 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #26956 of 50,301 | #9032 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades Kโ8 | Grades 9โ12 |
| Students | 929 | 1,587 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 1,587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| city | Tracy | Tracy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.3 vs 47.6).
- โขGeorge Kelly Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- โขJohn C. Kimball High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- โขJohn C. Kimball High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 61.4%).
- โขGeorge Kelly Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.7).
- โขJohn C. Kimball High is the larger school with 1,587 students compared with 929.
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 George Kelly Elementary better than John C. Kimball High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are George Kelly Elementary and John C. Kimball High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tracy and Tracy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Kelly Elementary: 929. John C. Kimball High: 1,587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Kelly Elementary and John C. Kimball High rank in California?
George Kelly Elementary is 2047th of 5,693 and John C. Kimball High is 447th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).