Laguna Creek High vs Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laguna Creek High
Elk Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,142 students
Valley High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,622 students
| Measure | Laguna Creek High Elk Grove, California | Valley High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 1,343 | #1015 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8480 of 16,910 | #14584 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,142 | 1,622 |
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 1,622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | Elk Grove | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laguna Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 24.0).
- •Laguna Creek High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Laguna Creek High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 44%).
- •Laguna Creek High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 78.5%).
- •Valley High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.6).
- •Laguna Creek High is the larger school with 2,142 students compared with 1,622.
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 Laguna Creek High better than Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Laguna Creek High ranks higher (49.6 vs 24.0 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 Laguna Creek High and Valley High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laguna Creek High: 2,142. Valley High: 1,622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laguna Creek High and Valley High rank in California?
Laguna Creek High is 403rd of 1,343 and Valley High is 1015th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).