Foothill Middle vs Ygnacio Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Middle
Walnut Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
Ygnacio Valley High
Concord · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,059 students
| Measure | Foothill Middle Walnut Creek, California | Ygnacio Valley High Concord, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 1,334 | #1182 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1705 of 15,369 | #15696 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,059 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 1,059 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 13% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Concord |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 17.5).
- •Foothill Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 13%).
- •Foothill Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 33%).
- •Foothill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 81.5%).
- •Ygnacio Valley High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 25.8).
- •Ygnacio Valley High is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 1,005.
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 Foothill Middle better than Ygnacio Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Middle ranks higher (78.6 vs 17.5 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 Foothill Middle and Ygnacio Valley High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Concord in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Middle: 1,005. Ygnacio Valley High: 1,059. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Middle and Ygnacio Valley High rank in California?
Foothill Middle is 90th of 1,334 and Ygnacio Valley High is 1182nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).