Horace Mann Elementary vs San Jose High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
San Jose High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elementary San Jose, California | San Jose High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3804 of 5,693 | #1052 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41760 of 50,301 | #14861 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 293 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 22.5).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •San Jose High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 74.4%).
- •San Jose High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.9).
- •San Jose High is the larger school with 874 students compared with 293.
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 Horace Mann Elementary better than San Jose High?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elementary ranks higher (24.9 vs 22.5 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 Horace Mann Elementary and San Jose High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elementary: 293. San Jose High: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elementary and San Jose High rank in California?
Horace Mann Elementary is 3804th of 5,693 and San Jose High is 1052nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).