Colusa High vs Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colusa High
Colusa · Public high · Grades 9–12
431 students
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
Garden Valley · Public high · Grades 7–12
436 students
| Measure | Colusa High Colusa, California | Golden Sierra Junior Senior High Garden Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 1,343 | #578 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10808 of 16,910 | #10890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 431 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| city | Colusa | Garden Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.6 vs 40.3).
- •Colusa High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Colusa High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 66.1%).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.5).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is the larger school with 436 students compared with 431.
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 Colusa High better than Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colusa High and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Colusa and Garden Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colusa High: 431. Golden Sierra Junior Senior High: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colusa High and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High rank in California?
Colusa High is 571st of 1,343 and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is 578th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).