Golden Sierra Junior Senior High vs Horace Mann UCLA Community
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 588 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
Garden Valley · Public high · Grades 7–12
436 students
Horace Mann UCLA Community
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 6–12
440 students
| Measure | Golden Sierra Junior Senior High Garden Valley, California | Horace Mann UCLA Community Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 1,343 | #1255 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10890 of 16,910 | #16125 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 436 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 5% |
| city | Garden Valley | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 14.5).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 5%).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 13%).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 95%).
- •Horace Mann UCLA Community does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.6).
- •Horace Mann UCLA Community is the larger school with 440 students compared with 436.
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 Sierra Junior Senior High better than Horace Mann UCLA Community?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Sierra Junior Senior High ranks higher (40.3 vs 14.5 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 Golden Sierra Junior Senior High and Horace Mann UCLA Community?
About 588 km in a straight line, between Garden Valley and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High: 436. Horace Mann UCLA Community: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Sierra Junior Senior High and Horace Mann UCLA Community rank in California?
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is 578th of 1,343 and Horace Mann UCLA Community is 1255th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).