Golden Valley High vs Valley View Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley High
Santa Clarita ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
1,980 students
Valley View Community Elementary
Newhall ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ6
526 students
| Measure | Golden Valley High Santa Clarita, California | Valley View Community Elementary Newhall, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 1,343 | #2027 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7688 of 16,910 | #26700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades Kโ6 |
| Students | 1,980 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 1,980 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Santa Clarita | Newhall |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขGolden Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 47.7).
- โขValley View Community Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- โขGolden Valley High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- โขGolden Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 73%).
- โขValley View Community Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.0).
- โขGolden Valley High is the larger school with 1,980 students compared with 526.
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 Valley View Community Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Valley High ranks higher (52.6 vs 47.7 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 Valley View Community Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Clarita and Newhall in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley High: 1,980. Valley View Community Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley High and Valley View Community Elementary rank in California?
Golden Valley High is 348th of 1,343 and Valley View Community Elementary is 2027th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).