Manteca High vs Sierra High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manteca High
Manteca · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,907 students
Sierra High
Manteca · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,670 students
| Measure | Manteca High Manteca, California | Sierra High Manteca, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #907 of 1,343 | #659 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13824 of 16,910 | #11754 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,907 | 1,670 |
| Enrollment | 1,907 | 1,670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 24% |
| city | Manteca | Manteca |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 27.7).
- •Sierra High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Sierra High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 49%).
- •Sierra High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 67%).
- •Manteca High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.9).
- •Manteca High is the larger school with 1,907 students compared with 1,670.
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 Manteca High better than Sierra High?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra High ranks higher (36.9 vs 27.7 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 Manteca High and Sierra High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Manteca and Manteca in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manteca High: 1,907. Sierra High: 1,670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manteca High and Sierra High rank in California?
Manteca High is 907th of 1,343 and Sierra High is 659th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).