Central Valley High vs Ceres High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Valley High
Ceres · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,317 students
Ceres High
Ceres · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,660 students
| Measure | Central Valley High Ceres, California | Ceres High Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #909 of 1,343 | #869 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13839 of 16,910 | #13545 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,317 | 1,660 |
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 25% |
| city | Ceres | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ceres High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 27.6).
- •Ceres High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Central Valley High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Ceres High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 87.4%).
- •Ceres High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.6).
- •Central Valley High is the larger school with 2,317 students compared with 1,660.
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 Central Valley High better than Ceres High?
On the Success Index (US), Ceres High ranks higher (29.0 vs 27.6 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 Central Valley High and Ceres High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Valley High: 2,317. Ceres High: 1,660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Valley High and Ceres High rank in California?
Central Valley High is 909th of 1,343 and Ceres High is 869th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).