Golden Oak Community vs Sierra Vista Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Oak Community
Santa Clarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
533 students
Sierra Vista Junior High
Canyon Country · Public middle · Grades 7–8
946 students
| Measure | Golden Oak Community Santa Clarita, California | Sierra Vista Junior High Canyon Country, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1154 of 5,693 | #406 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15322 of 50,301 | #7466 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 533 | 946 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 946 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 28.1 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | Santa Clarita | Canyon Country |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Oak Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 50.9).
- •Golden Oak Community does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Golden Oak Community does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Golden Oak Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 43.4%).
- •Sierra Vista Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 28.1).
- •Sierra Vista Junior High is the larger school with 946 students compared with 533.
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 Golden Oak Community better than Sierra Vista Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Oak Community ranks higher (64.2 vs 50.9 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 Golden Oak Community and Sierra Vista Junior High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Clarita and Canyon Country in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Oak Community: 533. Sierra Vista Junior High: 946. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Oak Community and Sierra Vista Junior High rank in California?
Golden Oak Community is 1154th of 5,693 and Sierra Vista Junior High is 406th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).