Dougherty Valley High vs Windemere Ranch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Windemere Ranch Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,011 students
| Measure | Dougherty Valley High San Ramon, California | Windemere Ranch Middle San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #8 of 1,343 | #28 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #911 of 16,910 | #878 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,039 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 88% |
| city | San Ramon | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Windemere Ranch Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 82.7).
- •Windemere Ranch Middle does better on math proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •Dougherty Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 8.2%).
- •Windemere Ranch Middle does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 24.9).
- •Dougherty Valley High is the larger school with 3,039 students compared with 1,011.
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 Windemere Ranch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Windemere Ranch Middle ranks higher (84.1 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 Windemere Ranch Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dougherty Valley High: 3,039. Windemere Ranch Middle: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dougherty Valley High and Windemere Ranch Middle rank in California?
Dougherty Valley High is 8th of 1,343 and Windemere Ranch Middle is 28th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).