John Henry High vs Nystrom Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Henry High
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 9–12
333 students
Nystrom Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
415 students
| Measure | John Henry High Richmond, California | Nystrom Elementary Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #795 of 1,343 | #5223 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12997 of 16,910 | #48542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 333 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 30.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Henry High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 12.9).
- •John Henry High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •John Henry High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 19%).
- •Nystrom Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 86.2%).
- •Nystrom Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 30.3).
- •Nystrom Elementary is the larger school with 415 students compared with 333.
- •John Henry High is a charter school while Nystrom Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 John Henry High better than Nystrom Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Henry High ranks higher (31.5 vs 12.9 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 John Henry High and Nystrom Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Henry High: 333. Nystrom Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Henry High and Nystrom Elementary rank in California?
John Henry High is 795th of 1,343 and Nystrom Elementary is 5223rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).