El Dorado High vs Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Dorado High
Placerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,135 students
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
Garden Valley · Public high · Grades 7–12
436 students
| Measure | El Dorado High Placerville, California | Golden Sierra Junior Senior High Garden Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 1,343 | #578 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7123 of 16,910 | #10890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,135 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 1,135 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 26% |
| city | Placerville | Garden Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Dorado High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 40.3).
- •El Dorado High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •El Dorado High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 43%).
- •El Dorado High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 42.9%).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 21.0).
- •El Dorado High is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 436.
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 El Dorado High better than Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), El Dorado High ranks higher (54.7 vs 40.3 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 El Dorado High and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Garden Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Dorado High: 1,135. Golden Sierra Junior Senior High: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Dorado High and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High rank in California?
El Dorado High is 316th of 1,343 and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is 578th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).