John Muir Charter vs Yuba River Charter
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.
John Muir Charter
Grass Valley · Charter high · Grades 6–12
629 students
Yuba River Charter
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
323 students
| Measure | John Muir Charter Grass Valley, California | Yuba River Charter Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1332 of 1,343 | #2857 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16711 of 16,910 | #34854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 629 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yuba River Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 8.4).
- •Yuba River Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 94.3%).
- •John Muir Charter does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 26.9).
- •John Muir Charter is the larger school with 629 students compared with 323.
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 John Muir Charter better than Yuba River Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Yuba River Charter ranks higher (35.7 vs 8.4 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 John Muir Charter and Yuba River Charter?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Charter: 629. Yuba River Charter: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Charter and Yuba River Charter rank in California?
John Muir Charter is 1332nd of 1,343 and Yuba River Charter is 2857th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).