James Logan High vs Pioneer Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 327 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Logan High
Union City · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,096 students
Pioneer Valley High
Santa Maria · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,080 students
| Measure | James Logan High Union City, California | Pioneer Valley High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 1,343 | #676 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7566 of 16,910 | #11955 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,096 | 3,080 |
| Enrollment | 3,096 | 3,080 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 28% |
| city | Union City | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Logan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 36.1).
- •James Logan High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 28%).
- •James Logan High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •James Logan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 71.9%).
- •Pioneer Valley High does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.2).
- •James Logan High is the larger school with 3,096 students compared with 3,080.
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 James Logan High better than Pioneer Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), James Logan High ranks higher (53.1 vs 36.1 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 James Logan High and Pioneer Valley High?
About 327 km in a straight line, between Union City and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Logan High: 3,096. Pioneer Valley High: 3,080. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Logan High and Pioneer Valley High rank in California?
James Logan High is 340th of 1,343 and Pioneer Valley High is 676th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).