Horton Elementary vs Johnson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horton Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
Johnson Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
| Measure | Horton Elementary San Diego, California | Johnson Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5295 of 5,693 | #3948 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48807 of 50,301 | #42565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 386 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 12.2).
- •Johnson Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Johnson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Johnson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 96.9%).
- •Johnson Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 25.7).
- •Horton Elementary is the larger school with 386 students compared with 283.
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 Horton Elementary better than Johnson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Johnson Elementary ranks higher (23.6 vs 12.2 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 Horton Elementary and Johnson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horton Elementary: 386. Johnson Elementary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horton Elementary and Johnson Elementary rank in California?
Horton Elementary is 5295th of 5,693 and Johnson Elementary is 3948th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).