Maria Carrillo High vs Rincon Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maria Carrillo High
Santa Rosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,584 students
Rincon Valley Middle
Santa Rosa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
725 students
| Measure | Maria Carrillo High Santa Rosa, California | Rincon Valley Middle Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #141 of 1,343 | #203 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3989 of 16,910 | #3671 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,584 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 1,584 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 61% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rincon Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 67.3).
- •Rincon Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Maria Carrillo High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Rincon Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 35%).
- •Maria Carrillo High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.4).
- •Maria Carrillo High is the larger school with 1,584 students compared with 725.
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 Maria Carrillo High better than Rincon Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rincon Valley Middle ranks higher (68.5 vs 67.3 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 Maria Carrillo High and Rincon Valley Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maria Carrillo High: 1,584. Rincon Valley Middle: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maria Carrillo High and Rincon Valley Middle rank in California?
Maria Carrillo High is 141st of 1,343 and Rincon Valley Middle is 203rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).