Deer Valley High vs Muir (John) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Muir (John) Elementary
Antioch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
660 students
| Measure | Deer Valley High Antioch, California | Muir (John) Elementary Antioch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #854 of 1,343 | #4122 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13406 of 16,910 | #43469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,812 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 1,812 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| city | Antioch | Antioch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 22.2).
- •Deer Valley High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Deer Valley High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •Muir (John) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 82.6%).
- •Muir (John) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.2).
- •Deer Valley High is the larger school with 1,812 students compared with 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 Deer Valley High better than Muir (John) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Valley High ranks higher (29.7 vs 22.2 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 Muir (John) Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Antioch and Antioch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Valley High: 1,812. Muir (John) Elementary: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Valley High and Muir (John) Elementary rank in California?
Deer Valley High is 854th of 1,343 and Muir (John) Elementary is 4122nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).