Jesse M. Bethel High vs Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 494 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesse M. Bethel High
Vallejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,418 students
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary
Vallejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
676 students
| Measure | Jesse M. Bethel High Vallejo, California | Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary Vallejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1199 of 1,343 | #2472 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15781 of 16,910 | #31393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,418 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 1,418 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 28.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 44% |
| city | Vallejo | Vallejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 16.9).
- •Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 12%).
- •Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 77.4%).
- •Jesse M. Bethel High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 28.2).
- •Jesse M. Bethel High is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 676.
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 Jesse M. Bethel High better than Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary ranks higher (40.8 vs 16.9 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 Jesse M. Bethel High and Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary?
About 494 m in a straight line, between Vallejo and Vallejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse M. Bethel High: 1,418. Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse M. Bethel High and Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary rank in California?
Jesse M. Bethel High is 1199th of 1,343 and Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary is 2472nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).