John Swett High vs Kearny Digital Media & Design
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 742 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Swett High
Crockett · Public high · Grades 9–12
351 students
Kearny Digital Media & Design
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
| Measure | John Swett High Crockett, California | Kearny Digital Media & Design San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 1,343 | #391 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9835 of 16,910 | #8360 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 351 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Crockett | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 44.4).
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 74.1%).
- •John Swett High does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 26.8).
- •John Swett High is the larger school with 351 students compared with 349.
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 Swett High better than Kearny Digital Media & Design?
On the Success Index (US), Kearny Digital Media & Design ranks higher (50.1 vs 44.4 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 Swett High and Kearny Digital Media & Design?
About 742 km in a straight line, between Crockett and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Swett High: 351. Kearny Digital Media & Design: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Swett High and Kearny Digital Media & Design rank in California?
John Swett High is 489th of 1,343 and Kearny Digital Media & Design is 391st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).