Charles Wright Elementary vs Golden Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Wright Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
527 students
Golden Valley High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,917 students
| Measure | Charles Wright Elementary Merced, California | Golden Valley High Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4503 of 5,693 | #1067 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45504 of 50,301 | #14958 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 527 | 1,917 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 1,917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 14% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 18.9).
- •Charles Wright Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 14%).
- •Golden Valley High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Charles Wright Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 85.1%).
- •Golden Valley High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.9).
- •Golden Valley High is the larger school with 1,917 students compared with 527.
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 Charles Wright Elementary better than Golden Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Valley High ranks higher (21.9 vs 18.9 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 Charles Wright Elementary and Golden Valley High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Wright Elementary: 527. Golden Valley High: 1,917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Wright Elementary and Golden Valley High rank in California?
Charles Wright Elementary is 4503rd of 5,693 and Golden Valley High is 1067th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).