Health Sciences High and Middle College vs Joyner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Health Sciences High and Middle College
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
535 students
Joyner Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Health Sciences High and Middle College San Diego, California | Joyner Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #851 of 1,343 | #5118 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13384 of 16,910 | #48176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 535 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 13.8).
- •Joyner Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 93.7%).
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 25.6).
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College is the larger school with 535 students compared with 410.
- •Health Sciences High and Middle College is a charter school while Joyner Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Health Sciences High and Middle College better than Joyner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Health Sciences High and Middle College ranks higher (29.8 vs 13.8 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 Health Sciences High and Middle College and Joyner Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Health Sciences High and Middle College: 535. Joyner Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Health Sciences High and Middle College and Joyner Elementary rank in California?
Health Sciences High and Middle College is 851st of 1,343 and Joyner Elementary is 5118th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).