Hamilton Middle vs Jordan 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.
Hamilton Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
Jordan High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,272 students
| Measure | Hamilton Middle Long Beach, California | Jordan High Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #904 of 1,334 | #1270 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13415 of 15,369 | #16263 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 748 | 2,272 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 2,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 10% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 13.7).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 10%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Jordan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 84.6%).
- •Jordan High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.0).
- •Jordan High is the larger school with 2,272 students compared with 748.
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 Hamilton Middle better than Jordan High?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Middle ranks higher (22.0 vs 13.7 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 Hamilton Middle and Jordan High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Middle: 748. Jordan High: 2,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Middle and Jordan High rank in California?
Hamilton Middle is 904th of 1,334 and Jordan High is 1270th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).