Pioneer Valley High vs Santa Maria High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Valley High
Santa Maria · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,080 students
Santa Maria High
Santa Maria · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,143 students
| Measure | Pioneer Valley High Santa Maria, California | Santa Maria High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #676 of 1,343 | #998 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11955 of 16,910 | #14473 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,080 | 3,143 |
| Enrollment | 3,080 | 3,143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 24% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 24.6).
- •Pioneer Valley High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Pioneer Valley High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Pioneer Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 76.1%).
- •Santa Maria High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.2).
- •Santa Maria High is the larger school with 3,143 students compared with 3,080.
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 Pioneer Valley High better than Santa Maria High?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Valley High ranks higher (36.1 vs 24.6 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 Pioneer Valley High and Santa Maria High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Valley High: 3,080. Santa Maria High: 3,143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Valley High and Santa Maria High rank in California?
Pioneer Valley High is 676th of 1,343 and Santa Maria High is 998th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).