Harte Elementary vs Jordan High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harte Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
749 students
Jordan High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,272 students
| Measure | Harte Elementary Long Beach, California | Jordan High Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3219 of 5,693 | #1270 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #37731 of 50,301 | #16263 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 749 | 2,272 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 2,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 27.7 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 10% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 13.7).
- •Harte Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 10%).
- •Harte Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 25%).
- •Jordan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 77.4%).
- •Jordan High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 27.7).
- •Jordan High is the larger school with 2,272 students compared with 749.
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 Harte Elementary better than Jordan High?
On the Success Index (US), Harte Elementary ranks higher (31.2 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 Harte Elementary and Jordan High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harte Elementary: 749. Jordan High: 2,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harte Elementary and Jordan High rank in California?
Harte Elementary is 3219th of 5,693 and Jordan High is 1270th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).