Gold Trail vs Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Trail
Placerville · Public middle · Grades 4–8
274 students
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
Garden Valley · Public high · Grades 7–12
436 students
| Measure | Gold Trail Placerville, California | Golden Sierra Junior Senior High Garden Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 1,334 | #578 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6756 of 15,369 | #10890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 274 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 26% |
| city | Placerville | Garden Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Trail scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 40.3).
- •Gold Trail does better on math proficiency (43% vs 26%).
- •Gold Trail does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Gold Trail does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 42.9%).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 21.1).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is the larger school with 436 students compared with 274.
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 Gold Trail better than Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Gold Trail ranks higher (54.1 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 Gold Trail and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Garden Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Trail: 274. Golden Sierra Junior Senior High: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Trail and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High rank in California?
Gold Trail is 366th of 1,334 and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is 578th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).