Del Norte High vs Oak Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Norte High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,557 students
Oak Valley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,503 students
| Measure | Del Norte High San Diego, California | Oak Valley Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #19 of 1,343 | #48 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1247 of 16,910 | #1233 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,557 | 1,503 |
| Enrollment | 2,557 | 1,503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 75% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 80.1).
- •Del Norte High does better on math proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Del Norte High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Oak Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 9.5%).
- •Del Norte High does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 25.1).
- •Del Norte High is the larger school with 2,557 students compared with 1,503.
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 Del Norte High better than Oak Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Valley Middle ranks higher (81.6 vs 80.1 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 Del Norte High and Oak Valley Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Norte High: 2,557. Oak Valley Middle: 1,503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Norte High and Oak Valley Middle rank in California?
Del Norte High is 19th of 1,343 and Oak Valley Middle is 48th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).