James Garfield Elementary vs Selma High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Garfield Elementary
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
229 students
Selma High
Selma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,721 students
| Measure | James Garfield Elementary Selma, California | Selma High Selma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2277 of 5,693 | #837 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #29524 of 50,301 | #13301 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 229 | 1,721 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 1,721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 23% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 30.2).
- •James Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •James Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Selma High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 94.8%).
- •Selma High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.9).
- •Selma High is the larger school with 1,721 students compared with 229.
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 Garfield Elementary better than Selma High?
On the Success Index (US), James Garfield Elementary ranks higher (43.6 vs 30.2 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 James Garfield Elementary and Selma High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Garfield Elementary: 229. Selma High: 1,721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Garfield Elementary and Selma High rank in California?
James Garfield Elementary is 2277th of 5,693 and Selma High is 837th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).