Granite Oaks Middle vs Sunset Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Oaks Middle
Rocklin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
979 students
Sunset Ranch Elementary
Rocklin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
| Measure | Granite Oaks Middle Rocklin, California | Sunset Ranch Elementary Rocklin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #117 of 1,334 | #356 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2055 of 15,369 | #5812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 979 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| city | Rocklin | Rocklin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 76.7).
- •Sunset Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Sunset Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Granite Oaks Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 19.9%).
- •Granite Oaks Middle does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.3).
- •Granite Oaks Middle is the larger school with 979 students compared with 554.
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 Granite Oaks Middle better than Sunset Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Ranch Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 76.7 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 Granite Oaks Middle and Sunset Ranch Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Rocklin and Rocklin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Oaks Middle: 979. Sunset Ranch Elementary: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Oaks Middle and Sunset Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Granite Oaks Middle is 117th of 1,334 and Sunset Ranch Elementary is 356th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).