James Logan High vs Tom Kitayama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Logan High
Union City · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,096 students
Tom Kitayama Elementary
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
| Measure | James Logan High Union City, California | Tom Kitayama Elementary Union City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 1,343 | #1702 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7566 of 16,910 | #22459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 3,096 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 3,096 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (53.1 vs 53.9).
- •Tom Kitayama Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •James Logan High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •James Logan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 53.3%).
- •James Logan High does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 26.1).
- •James Logan High is the larger school with 3,096 students compared with 653.
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 Logan High better than Tom Kitayama Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James Logan High and Tom Kitayama Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Logan High: 3,096. Tom Kitayama Elementary: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Logan High and Tom Kitayama Elementary rank in California?
James Logan High is 340th of 1,343 and Tom Kitayama Elementary is 1702nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).