Golden Valley High vs Sierra Vista Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 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
Sierra Vista Junior High
Canyon Country · Public middle · Grades 7–8
946 students
| Measure | Golden Valley High Santa Clarita, California | Sierra Vista Junior High Canyon Country, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 1,343 | #406 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7688 of 16,910 | #7466 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,980 | 946 |
| Enrollment | 1,980 | 946 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Santa Clarita | Canyon Country |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 50.9).
- •Sierra Vista Junior High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Golden Valley High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Golden Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 43.4%).
- •Sierra Vista Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.0).
- •Golden Valley High is the larger school with 1,980 students compared with 946.
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 Sierra Vista Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Valley High ranks higher (52.6 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 Valley High and Sierra Vista Junior High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Clarita and Canyon Country in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley High: 1,980. Sierra Vista Junior High: 946. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley High and Sierra Vista Junior High rank in California?
Golden Valley High is 348th of 1,343 and Sierra Vista Junior High is 406th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).