Altimira Middle vs Sonoma Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altimira Middle
Sonoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
324 students
Sonoma Valley High
Sonoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,071 students
| Measure | Altimira Middle Sonoma, California | Sonoma Valley High Sonoma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 1,334 | #393 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10912 of 15,369 | #8372 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 324 | 1,071 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 1,071 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 30% |
| city | Sonoma | Sonoma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoma Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 34.7).
- •Sonoma Valley High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •Sonoma Valley High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Sonoma Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 42.3%).
- •Altimira Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.1).
- •Sonoma Valley High is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 324.
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 Altimira Middle better than Sonoma Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoma Valley High ranks higher (50.1 vs 34.7 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 Altimira Middle and Sonoma Valley High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Sonoma and Sonoma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altimira Middle: 324. Sonoma Valley High: 1,071. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altimira Middle and Sonoma Valley High rank in California?
Altimira Middle is 631st of 1,334 and Sonoma Valley High is 393rd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).