Herman Leimbach Elementary vs Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herman Leimbach Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
659 students
Valley High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,622 students
| Measure | Herman Leimbach Elementary Sacramento, California | Valley High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5210 of 5,693 | #1015 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48506 of 50,301 | #14584 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 659 | 1,622 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 1,622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 21% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 13.0).
- •Valley High does better on math proficiency (21% vs 15%).
- •Valley High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 86.9%).
- •Valley High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.0).
- •Valley High is the larger school with 1,622 students compared with 659.
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 Herman Leimbach Elementary better than Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Valley High ranks higher (24.0 vs 13.0 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 Herman Leimbach Elementary and Valley High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herman Leimbach Elementary: 659. Valley High: 1,622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herman Leimbach Elementary and Valley High rank in California?
Herman Leimbach Elementary is 5210th of 5,693 and Valley High is 1015th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).