Glendale High vs John Muir Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendale High
Glendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students
John Muir Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
810 students
| Measure | Glendale High Glendale, California | John Muir Elementary Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 1,343 | #2479 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11910 of 16,910 | #31459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,066 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 36.2).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Glendale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 65.7%).
- •Glendale High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 26.1).
- •Glendale High is the larger school with 2,066 students compared with 810.
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 Glendale High better than John Muir Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Elementary ranks higher (40.7 vs 36.2 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 Glendale High and John Muir Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glendale High: 2,066. John Muir Elementary: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glendale High and John Muir Elementary rank in California?
Glendale High is 673rd of 1,343 and John Muir Elementary is 2479th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).