Goleta Valley Junior High vs Santa Barbara Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 11 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goleta Valley Junior High
Goleta · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
Santa Barbara Charter
Goleta · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
269 students
| Measure | Goleta Valley Junior High Goleta, California | Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,334 | #1109 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5476 of 15,369 | #14813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 731 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Goleta | Goleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Barbara Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 60.0).
- •Santa Barbara Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Santa Barbara Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Santa Barbara Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 45.6%).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.4).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High is the larger school with 731 students compared with 269.
- •Goleta Valley Junior High is a public school while Santa Barbara Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Goleta Valley Junior High better than Santa Barbara Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Barbara Charter ranks higher (65.0 vs 60.0 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 Goleta Valley Junior High and Santa Barbara Charter?
About 11 m in a straight line, between Goleta and Goleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goleta Valley Junior High: 731. Santa Barbara Charter: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goleta Valley Junior High and Santa Barbara Charter rank in California?
Goleta Valley Junior High is 311th of 1,334 and Santa Barbara Charter is 1109th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).