Dougherty Valley High vs Live Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km 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
Live Oak Elementary
San Ramon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
| Measure | Dougherty Valley High San Ramon, California | Live Oak Elementary San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #8 of 1,343 | #47 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #911 of 16,910 | #2489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 3,039 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | San Ramon | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Live Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 82.7).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 86%).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 9.1%).
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 24.9).
- •Dougherty Valley High is the larger school with 3,039 students compared with 438.
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 Live Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Live Oak Elementary ranks higher (84.9 vs 82.7 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 Dougherty Valley High and Live Oak Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dougherty Valley High: 3,039. Live Oak Elementary: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dougherty Valley High and Live Oak Elementary rank in California?
Dougherty Valley High is 8th of 1,343 and Live Oak Elementary is 47th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).