Ada Givens Elementary vs Golden Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ada Givens Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
579 students
Golden Valley High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,917 students
| Measure | Ada Givens Elementary Merced, California | Golden Valley High Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3541 of 5,693 | #1067 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #40127 of 50,301 | #14958 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 579 | 1,917 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 1,917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 14% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ada Givens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 21.9).
- •Ada Givens Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Golden Valley High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Ada Givens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 85.1%).
- •Golden Valley High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 24.1).
- •Golden Valley High is the larger school with 1,917 students compared with 579.
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 Ada Givens Elementary better than Golden Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Ada Givens Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 21.9 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 Ada Givens Elementary and Golden Valley High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ada Givens Elementary: 579. Golden Valley High: 1,917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ada Givens Elementary and Golden Valley High rank in California?
Ada Givens Elementary is 3541st of 5,693 and Golden Valley High is 1067th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).