Georgetown Elementary vs Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Georgetown Elementary
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
229 students
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
Garden Valley · Public high · Grades 7–12
436 students
| Measure | Georgetown Elementary Georgetown, California | Golden Sierra Junior Senior High Garden Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4235 of 5,693 | #578 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #44157 of 50,301 | #10890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 229 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| city | Georgetown | Garden Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 21.1).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 52%).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 25.4).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is the larger school with 436 students compared with 229.
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 Georgetown Elementary better than Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Sierra Junior Senior High ranks higher (40.3 vs 21.1 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 Georgetown Elementary and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Georgetown and Garden Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Georgetown Elementary: 229. Golden Sierra Junior Senior High: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Georgetown Elementary and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High rank in California?
Georgetown Elementary is 4235th of 5,693 and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is 578th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).