Jonata Middle vs Santa Ynez Valley Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonata Middle
Buellton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
168 students
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
Solvang · Public high · Grades 9–12
801 students
| Measure | Jonata Middle Buellton, California | Santa Ynez Valley Union High Solvang, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 1,334 | #253 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3105 of 15,369 | #5913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 168 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 38% |
| city | Buellton | Solvang |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonata Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 59.6).
- •Jonata Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •Jonata Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Santa Ynez Valley Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 55.4%).
- •Santa Ynez Valley Union High does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.0).
- •Santa Ynez Valley Union High is the larger school with 801 students compared with 168.
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 Jonata Middle better than Santa Ynez Valley Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Jonata Middle ranks higher (71.1 vs 59.6 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 Jonata Middle and Santa Ynez Valley Union High?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Buellton and Solvang in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonata Middle: 168. Santa Ynez Valley Union High: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonata Middle and Santa Ynez Valley Union High rank in California?
Jonata Middle is 171st of 1,334 and Santa Ynez Valley Union High is 253rd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).