Gonzales High vs Soledad High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gonzales High
Gonzales · Public high · Grades 9–12
751 students
Soledad High
Soledad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,546 students
| Measure | Gonzales High Gonzales, California | Soledad High Soledad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1104 of 1,343 | #1224 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15202 of 16,910 | #15898 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 751 | 1,546 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 1,546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 9% |
| city | Gonzales | Soledad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gonzales High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 16.2).
- •Soledad High does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7.5%).
- •Gonzales High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Gonzales High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 85.1%).
- •Gonzales High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.1).
- •Soledad High is the larger school with 1,546 students compared with 751.
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 Gonzales High better than Soledad High?
On the Success Index (US), Gonzales High ranks higher (20.4 vs 16.2 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 Gonzales High and Soledad High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Gonzales and Soledad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gonzales High: 751. Soledad High: 1,546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gonzales High and Soledad High rank in California?
Gonzales High is 1104th of 1,343 and Soledad High is 1224th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).