Diablo Vista Middle vs Dougherty Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diablo Vista Middle
Danville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
Dougherty Valley High
San Ramon · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,039 students
| Measure | Diablo Vista Middle Danville, California | Dougherty Valley High San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #47 of 1,334 | #8 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1214 of 15,369 | #911 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 835 | 3,039 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 3,039 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.3% | 8.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 87% |
| city | Danville | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dougherty Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 81.7).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 8.3%).
- •Diablo Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 24.9).
- •Dougherty Valley High is the larger school with 3,039 students compared with 835.
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 Diablo Vista Middle better than Dougherty Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Dougherty Valley High ranks higher (82.7 vs 81.7 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 Diablo Vista Middle and Dougherty Valley High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Danville and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diablo Vista Middle: 835. Dougherty Valley High: 3,039. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diablo Vista Middle and Dougherty Valley High rank in California?
Diablo Vista Middle is 47th of 1,334 and Dougherty Valley High is 8th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).