Grace Smith Elementary vs Junction City Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1068 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Smith Elementary
Niland · Public elementary · Grades K–4
65 students
Junction City Elementary
Junction City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
65 students
| Measure | Grace Smith Elementary Niland, California | Junction City Elementary Junction City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2307 of 5,693 | #638 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29882 of 50,301 | #9181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 65 | 65 |
| Enrollment | 65 | 65 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 64.5% |
| city | Niland | Junction City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Junction City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 43.1).
- •Junction City Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Junction City Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Junction City Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 92.3%).
- •Grace Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 21.7).
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 Grace Smith Elementary better than Junction City Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Junction City Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 43.1 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 Grace Smith Elementary and Junction City Elementary?
About 1068 km in a straight line, between Niland and Junction City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace Smith Elementary: 65. Junction City Elementary: 65. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace Smith Elementary and Junction City Elementary rank in California?
Grace Smith Elementary is 2307th of 5,693 and Junction City Elementary is 638th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).