Bella Vista Elementary vs Dougherty Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Vista Elementary
San Ramon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students
Dougherty Valley High
San Ramon · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,039 students
| Measure | Bella Vista Elementary San Ramon, California | Dougherty Valley High San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #201 of 5,693 | #8 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4188 of 50,301 | #911 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 499 | 3,039 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 3,039 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 8.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 87% |
| city | San Ramon | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dougherty Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 81.4).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 79%).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 16%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 24.9).
- •Dougherty Valley High is the larger school with 3,039 students compared with 499.
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 Bella Vista Elementary better than Dougherty Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Dougherty Valley High ranks higher (82.7 vs 81.4 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 Bella Vista Elementary and Dougherty Valley High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Vista Elementary: 499. Dougherty Valley High: 3,039. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Vista Elementary and Dougherty Valley High rank in California?
Bella Vista Elementary is 201st of 5,693 and Dougherty Valley High is 8th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).