John Reith Elementary vs Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 652 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Reith Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
572 students
Valley High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,622 students
| Measure | John Reith Elementary Sacramento, California | Valley High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4574 of 5,693 | #1015 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45859 of 50,301 | #14584 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 572 | 1,622 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 1,622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 21% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 18.4).
- •John Reith Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Valley High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 87.4%).
- •Valley High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.9).
- •Valley High is the larger school with 1,622 students compared with 572.
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 Reith Elementary better than Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Valley High ranks higher (24.0 vs 18.4 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 Reith Elementary and Valley High?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Reith Elementary: 572. Valley High: 1,622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Reith Elementary and Valley High rank in California?
John Reith Elementary is 4574th of 5,693 and Valley High is 1015th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).