Golden West Middle vs Vanden High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 610 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden West Middle
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
746 students
Vanden High
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students
| Measure | Golden West Middle Fairfield, California | Vanden High Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 1,334 | #383 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6994 of 15,369 | #8195 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 746 | 1,631 |
| Enrollment | 746 | 1,631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 35% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 50.8).
- •Golden West Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Vanden High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Vanden High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 46.6%).
- •Golden West Middle does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 25.1).
- •Vanden High is the larger school with 1,631 students compared with 746.
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 Middle better than Vanden High?
On the Success Index (US), Golden West Middle ranks higher (53.0 vs 50.8 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 Middle and Vanden High?
About 610 m in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden West Middle: 746. Vanden High: 1,631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden West Middle and Vanden High rank in California?
Golden West Middle is 377th of 1,334 and Vanden High is 383rd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).