Jefferson Elementary vs Paramount High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Paramount High
Paramount · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,400 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Paramount, California | Paramount High Paramount, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3113 of 5,693 | #1130 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #36979 of 50,301 | #15393 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 356 | 3,400 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 3,400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 20% |
| city | Paramount | Paramount |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 19.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 20%).
- •Paramount High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 96.7%).
- •Paramount High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 19.8).
- •Paramount High is the larger school with 3,400 students compared with 356.
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 Jefferson Elementary better than Paramount High?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (32.4 vs 19.2 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 Jefferson Elementary and Paramount High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Paramount and Paramount in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 356. Paramount High: 3,400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Paramount High rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary is 3113th of 5,693 and Paramount High is 1130th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).