Golden West High vs Valley Oak Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 513 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden West High
Visalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,059 students
Valley Oak Middle
Visalia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
952 students
| Measure | Golden West High Visalia, California | Valley Oak Middle Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #707 of 1,343 | #787 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12213 of 16,910 | #12483 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,059 | 952 |
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 952 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden West High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 27.1).
- •Valley Oak Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Golden West High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 45%).
- •Golden West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 79.9%).
- •Valley Oak Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 21.7).
- •Golden West High is the larger school with 2,059 students compared with 952.
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 West High better than Valley Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Golden West High ranks higher (34.9 vs 27.1 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 West High and Valley Oak Middle?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden West High: 2,059. Valley Oak Middle: 952. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden West High and Valley Oak Middle rank in California?
Golden West High is 707th of 1,343 and Valley Oak Middle is 787th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).