La Sierra High vs Valley Oak Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Sierra High
Visalia · Charter high · Grades 7–12
191 students
Valley Oak Middle
Visalia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
952 students
| Measure | La Sierra High Visalia, California | Valley Oak Middle Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1228 of 1,343 | #787 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15943 of 16,910 | #12483 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 191 | 952 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 952 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 27% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Oak Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 15.9).
- •Valley Oak Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Valley Oak Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •La Sierra High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 79.9%).
- •La Sierra High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.6).
- •Valley Oak Middle is the larger school with 952 students compared with 191.
- •La Sierra High is a charter school while Valley Oak Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 La Sierra High better than Valley Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Oak Middle ranks higher (27.1 vs 15.9 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 La Sierra High and Valley Oak Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Sierra High: 191. Valley Oak Middle: 952. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Sierra High and Valley Oak Middle rank in California?
La Sierra High is 1228th of 1,343 and Valley Oak Middle is 787th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).