Dougherty Valley High vs Gale Ranch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 799 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dougherty Valley High
San Ramon · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,039 students
Gale Ranch Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
971 students
| Measure | Dougherty Valley High San Ramon, California | Gale Ranch Middle San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #8 of 1,343 | #38 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #911 of 16,910 | #1045 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,039 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.1% | 9.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 80% |
| city | San Ramon | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.7 vs 82.9).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •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 9.8%).
- •Gale Ranch Middle does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.9).
- •Dougherty Valley High is the larger school with 3,039 students compared with 971.
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 Dougherty Valley High better than Gale Ranch Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dougherty Valley High and Gale Ranch Middle?
About 799 m in a straight line, between San Ramon and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dougherty Valley High: 3,039. Gale Ranch Middle: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dougherty Valley High and Gale Ranch Middle rank in California?
Dougherty Valley High is 8th of 1,343 and Gale Ranch Middle is 38th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).