Dos Pueblos Senior High vs Goleta Valley Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dos Pueblos Senior High
Goleta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,149 students
Goleta Valley Junior High
Goleta · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
| Measure | Dos Pueblos Senior High Goleta, California | Goleta Valley Junior High Goleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 1,343 | #311 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7871 of 16,910 | #5476 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,149 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Goleta | Goleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goleta Valley Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 51.9).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Dos Pueblos Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 45.6%).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.6).
- •Dos Pueblos Senior High is the larger school with 2,149 students compared with 731.
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 Dos Pueblos Senior High better than Goleta Valley Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Goleta Valley Junior High ranks higher (60.0 vs 51.9 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 Dos Pueblos Senior High and Goleta Valley Junior High?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Goleta and Goleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dos Pueblos Senior High: 2,149. Goleta Valley Junior High: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dos Pueblos Senior High and Goleta Valley Junior High rank in California?
Dos Pueblos Senior High is 360th of 1,343 and Goleta Valley Junior High is 311th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).