Ione Junior High vs Jackson Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ione Junior High
Ione · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students
Jackson Junior High
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
270 students
| Measure | Ione Junior High Ione, California | Jackson Junior High Jackson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #620 of 1,334 | #609 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10835 of 15,369 | #10552 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 34% |
| city | Ione | Jackson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 35.1).
- •Jackson Junior High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Ione Junior High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Ione Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 47.8%).
- •Jackson Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 25.8).
- •Ione Junior High is the larger school with 387 students compared with 270.
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 Ione Junior High better than Jackson Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Junior High ranks higher (36.5 vs 35.1 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 Ione Junior High and Jackson Junior High?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Ione and Jackson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ione Junior High: 387. Jackson Junior High: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ione Junior High and Jackson Junior High rank in California?
Ione Junior High is 620th of 1,334 and Jackson Junior High is 609th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).