Glenwood Elementary vs Norwood Junior 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.
Glenwood Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
481 students
Norwood Junior High
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
450 students
| Measure | Glenwood Elementary Sacramento, California | Norwood Junior High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4949 of 5,693 | #873 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47578 of 50,301 | #13147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 481 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 28% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 15.1).
- •Norwood Junior High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Norwood Junior High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 83.1%).
- •Norwood Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 24.1).
- •Glenwood Elementary is the larger school with 481 students compared with 450.
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 Glenwood Elementary better than Norwood Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood Junior High ranks higher (23.4 vs 15.1 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 Glenwood Elementary and Norwood Junior High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Elementary: 481. Norwood Junior High: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Elementary and Norwood Junior High rank in California?
Glenwood Elementary is 4949th of 5,693 and Norwood Junior High is 873rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).