California High vs Pine Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California High
San Ramon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,894 students
Pine Valley Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
| Measure | California High San Ramon, California | Pine Valley Middle San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #77 of 1,343 | #63 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2587 of 16,910 | #1397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,894 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| city | San Ramon | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 72.9).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 8.7%).
- •California High is the larger school with 2,894 students compared with 973.
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 California High better than Pine Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Valley Middle ranks higher (80.6 vs 72.9 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 California High and Pine Valley Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California High: 2,894. Pine Valley Middle: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California High and Pine Valley Middle rank in California?
California High is 77th of 1,343 and Pine Valley Middle is 63rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).