Dougherty Valley High vs San Marcos High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 668 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
San Marcos High
San Marcos · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,067 students
| Measure | Dougherty Valley High San Ramon, California | San Marcos High San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 1,343 | #258 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #911 of 16,910 | #6076 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,039 | 3,067 |
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 3,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.1% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 44% |
| city | San Ramon | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dougherty Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 59.0).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 44%).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 70%).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 32%).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.3).
- •San Marcos High is the larger school with 3,067 students compared with 3,039.
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 San Marcos High?
On the Success Index (US), Dougherty Valley High ranks higher (82.7 vs 59.0 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 San Marcos High?
About 668 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dougherty Valley High: 3,039. San Marcos High: 3,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dougherty Valley High and San Marcos High rank in California?
Dougherty Valley High is 8th of 1,343 and San Marcos High is 258th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).