Sierra High vs Will C. Wood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sierra High
Manteca · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,670 students
Will C. Wood High
Vacaville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,671 students
| Measure | Sierra High Manteca, California | Will C. Wood High Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #659 of 1,343 | #580 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11754 of 16,910 | #10929 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,670 | 1,671 |
| Enrollment | 1,670 | 1,671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 25% |
| city | Manteca | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Will C. Wood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 36.9).
- •Will C. Wood High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Will C. Wood High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Sierra High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 57.8%).
- •Will C. Wood High does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.9).
- •Will C. Wood High is the larger school with 1,671 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 Sierra High better than Will C. Wood High?
On the Success Index (US), Will C. Wood High ranks higher (40.2 vs 36.9 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 Sierra High and Will C. Wood High?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Manteca and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sierra High: 1,670. Will C. Wood High: 1,671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra High and Will C. Wood High rank in California?
Sierra High is 659th of 1,343 and Will C. Wood High is 580th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).