James Dougherty Elementary vs John Green Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Dougherty Elementary
Dublin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
856 students
John Green Elementary
Dublin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
661 students
| Measure | James Dougherty Elementary Dublin, California | John Green Elementary Dublin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #208 of 5,693 | #154 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4263 of 50,301 | #3743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 856 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 83% |
| city | Dublin | Dublin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Green Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 81.3).
- •John Green Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •James Dougherty Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •John Green Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 17.1%).
- •James Dougherty Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 25.4).
- •James Dougherty Elementary is the larger school with 856 students compared with 661.
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 James Dougherty Elementary better than John Green Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Green Elementary ranks higher (82.3 vs 81.3 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 James Dougherty Elementary and John Green Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dublin and Dublin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Dougherty Elementary: 856. John Green Elementary: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Dougherty Elementary and John Green Elementary rank in California?
James Dougherty Elementary is 208th of 5,693 and John Green Elementary is 154th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).