Barstow High vs Silver Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barstow High
Barstow · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,558 students
Silver Valley High
Yermo · Public high · Grades 9–12
392 students
| Measure | Barstow High Barstow, California | Silver Valley High Yermo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1047 of 1,343 | #577 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14828 of 16,910 | #10880 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,558 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 1,558 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | Barstow | Yermo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 22.6).
- •Silver Valley High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Silver Valley High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Silver Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 67.7%).
- •Silver Valley High does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 24.0).
- •Barstow High is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 392.
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 Barstow High better than Silver Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Valley High ranks higher (40.4 vs 22.6 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 Barstow High and Silver Valley High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Barstow and Yermo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow High: 1,558. Silver Valley High: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow High and Silver Valley High rank in California?
Barstow High is 1047th of 1,343 and Silver Valley High is 577th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).