Granger Junior High vs Palmer Way
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 873 m 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
Palmer Way
National City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
| Measure | Granger Junior High National City, California | Palmer Way National City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #724 of 1,334 | #2749 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11940 of 15,369 | #33803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 724 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| city | National City | National City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer Way scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 29.9).
- •Palmer Way does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Palmer Way does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Granger Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 82.2%).
- •Granger Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.8).
- •Granger Junior High is the larger school with 724 students compared with 387.
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 Palmer Way?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer Way ranks higher (37.3 vs 29.9 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 Palmer Way?
About 873 m in a straight line, between National City and National City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granger Junior High: 724. Palmer Way: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granger Junior High and Palmer Way rank in California?
Granger Junior High is 724th of 1,334 and Palmer Way is 2749th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).