Jordan High vs Wesley Gaines
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Wesley Gaines
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Jordan High Long Beach, California | Wesley Gaines Paramount, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1270 of 1,343 | #3374 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16263 of 16,910 | #38839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,272 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 2,272 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 47% |
| city | Long Beach | Paramount |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wesley Gaines scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 13.7).
- •Wesley Gaines does better on math proficiency (47% vs 10%).
- •Wesley Gaines does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Jordan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 97.1%).
- •Jordan High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.5).
- •Jordan High is the larger school with 2,272 students compared with 449.
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 Wesley Gaines?
On the Success Index (US), Wesley Gaines ranks higher (29.6 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 Wesley Gaines?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Paramount in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jordan High: 2,272. Wesley Gaines: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jordan High and Wesley Gaines rank in California?
Jordan High is 1270th of 1,343 and Wesley Gaines is 3374th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).