Terra Linda High vs Venetia Valley K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Terra Linda High
San Rafael · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,248 students
Venetia Valley K-8
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–8
748 students
| Measure | Terra Linda High San Rafael, California | Venetia Valley K-8 San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 1,343 | #3744 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8059 of 16,910 | #41363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,248 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 1,248 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| city | San Rafael | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terra Linda High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 25.6).
- •Terra Linda High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Terra Linda High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Terra Linda High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 87.7%).
- •Terra Linda High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.4).
- •Terra Linda High is the larger school with 1,248 students compared with 748.
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 Terra Linda High better than Venetia Valley K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Terra Linda High ranks higher (51.3 vs 25.6 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 Terra Linda High and Venetia Valley K-8?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Terra Linda High: 1,248. Venetia Valley K-8: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Terra Linda High and Venetia Valley K-8 rank in California?
Terra Linda High is 368th of 1,343 and Venetia Valley K-8 is 3744th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).