Folsom High vs Vista del Lago High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folsom High
Folsom · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,901 students
Vista del Lago High
Folsom · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,782 students
| Measure | Folsom High Folsom, California | Vista del Lago High Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #67 of 1,343 | #51 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2312 of 16,910 | #1968 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,901 | 1,782 |
| Enrollment | 2,901 | 1,782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 7.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 68% |
| city | Folsom | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista del Lago High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 74.1).
- •Vista del Lago High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Folsom High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Vista del Lago High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 21%).
- •Vista del Lago High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 24.8).
- •Folsom High is the larger school with 2,901 students compared with 1,782.
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 Folsom High better than Vista del Lago High?
On the Success Index (US), Vista del Lago High ranks higher (75.9 vs 74.1 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 Folsom High and Vista del Lago High?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folsom High: 2,901. Vista del Lago High: 1,782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folsom High and Vista del Lago High rank in California?
Folsom High is 67th of 1,343 and Vista del Lago High is 51st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).