Deer Valley High vs Heritage High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Valley High
Antioch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,812 students
Heritage High
Brentwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,566 students
| Measure | Deer Valley High Antioch, California | Heritage High Brentwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #854 of 1,343 | #86 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13406 of 16,910 | #2734 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,812 | 2,566 |
| Enrollment | 1,812 | 2,566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 55% |
| city | Antioch | Brentwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 29.7).
- •Heritage High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 27%).
- •Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 53%).
- •Heritage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 82.6%).
- •Heritage High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.2).
- •Heritage High is the larger school with 2,566 students compared with 1,812.
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 Deer Valley High better than Heritage High?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage High ranks higher (72.3 vs 29.7 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 Deer Valley High and Heritage High?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Antioch and Brentwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Valley High: 1,812. Heritage High: 2,566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Valley High and Heritage High rank in California?
Deer Valley High is 854th of 1,343 and Heritage High is 86th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).