Jordan High vs Leona Jackson
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jordan High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,272 students
Leona Jackson
Paramount · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students
| Measure | Jordan High Long Beach, California | Leona Jackson Paramount, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1270 of 1,343 | #883 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16263 of 16,910 | #13251 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,272 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 2,272 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 24% |
| city | Long Beach | Paramount |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leona Jackson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 13.7).
- •Leona Jackson does better on math proficiency (24% vs 10%).
- •Leona Jackson does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 25%).
- •Jordan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 97.1%).
- •Leona Jackson does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 21.8).
- •Jordan High is the larger school with 2,272 students compared with 517.
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 Jordan High better than Leona Jackson?
On the Success Index (US), Leona Jackson ranks higher (22.9 vs 13.7 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 Jordan High and Leona Jackson?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Paramount in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jordan High: 2,272. Leona Jackson: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jordan High and Leona Jackson rank in California?
Jordan High is 1270th of 1,343 and Leona Jackson is 883rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).