Granger Junior High vs Ira Harbison
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granger Junior High
National City · Public middle · Grades 7–9
724 students
Ira Harbison
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
| Measure | Granger Junior High National City, California | Ira Harbison National City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #724 of 1,334 | #4069 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11940 of 15,369 | #43221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 724 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 24% |
| city | National City | National City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granger Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 22.6).
- •Granger Junior High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Granger Junior High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Granger Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 76.6%).
- •Granger Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.1).
- •Granger Junior High is the larger school with 724 students compared with 393.
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 Granger Junior High better than Ira Harbison?
On the Success Index (US), Granger Junior High ranks higher (29.9 vs 22.6 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 Granger Junior High and Ira Harbison?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between National City and National City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granger Junior High: 724. Ira Harbison: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granger Junior High and Ira Harbison rank in California?
Granger Junior High is 724th of 1,334 and Ira Harbison is 4069th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).