Golden Valley High vs La Mesa Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley High
Santa Clarita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,980 students
La Mesa Junior High
Santa Clarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,017 students
| Measure | Golden Valley High Santa Clarita, California | La Mesa Junior High Santa Clarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 1,343 | #429 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7688 of 16,910 | #7813 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,980 | 1,017 |
| Enrollment | 1,980 | 1,017 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Santa Clarita | Santa Clarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 49.2).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Golden Valley High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Golden Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 47.8%).
- •La Mesa Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.0).
- •Golden Valley High is the larger school with 1,980 students compared with 1,017.
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 Valley High better than La Mesa Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Valley High ranks higher (52.6 vs 49.2 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 Valley High and La Mesa Junior High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley High: 1,980. La Mesa Junior High: 1,017. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley High and La Mesa Junior High rank in California?
Golden Valley High is 348th of 1,343 and La Mesa Junior High is 429th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).