Jefferson Leadership Academies vs Wilson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 735 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Leadership Academies
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,004 students
Wilson High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,349 students
| Measure | Jefferson Leadership Academies Long Beach, California | Wilson High Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 1,334 | #592 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10429 of 15,369 | #11057 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,004 | 3,349 |
| Enrollment | 1,004 | 3,349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 25% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 37.1).
- •Jefferson Leadership Academies does better on math proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Wilson High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Wilson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 79.5%).
- •Wilson High does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 25.1).
- •Wilson High is the larger school with 3,349 students compared with 1,004.
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 Leadership Academies better than Wilson High?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson High ranks higher (39.6 vs 37.1 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 Jefferson Leadership Academies and Wilson High?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Leadership Academies: 1,004. Wilson High: 3,349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Leadership Academies and Wilson High rank in California?
Jefferson Leadership Academies is 600th of 1,334 and Wilson High is 592nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).