Kelseyville High vs Kern Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 538 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelseyville High
Kelseyville · Public high · Grades 9–12
515 students
Kern Valley High
Lake Isabella · Public high · Grades 9–12
516 students
| Measure | Kelseyville High Kelseyville, California | Kern Valley High Lake Isabella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,343 | #970 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14323 of 16,910 | #14284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 515 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Kelseyville | Lake Isabella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.3 vs 25.5).
- •Kern Valley High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Kelseyville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 76.9%).
- •Kern Valley High is the larger school with 516 students compared with 515.
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 Kelseyville High better than Kern Valley High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kelseyville High and Kern Valley High?
About 538 km in a straight line, between Kelseyville and Lake Isabella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelseyville High: 515. Kern Valley High: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelseyville High and Kern Valley High rank in California?
Kelseyville High is 979th of 1,343 and Kern Valley High is 970th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).