Vaca Pena Middle vs Will C. Wood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Vaca Pena Middle
Vacaville · Public high · Grades 6–12
675 students
Will C. Wood High
Vacaville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,671 students
| Measure | Vaca Pena Middle Vacaville, California | Will C. Wood High Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #865 of 1,343 | #580 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13494 of 16,910 | #10929 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 675 | 1,671 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 1,671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Will C. Wood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 29.3).
- •Vaca Pena Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Will C. Wood High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 43%).
- •Will C. Wood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 65%).
- •Will C. Wood High does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.1).
- •Will C. Wood High is the larger school with 1,671 students compared with 675.
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 Vaca Pena Middle better than Will C. Wood High?
On the Success Index (US), Will C. Wood High ranks higher (40.2 vs 29.3 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 Vaca Pena Middle and Will C. Wood High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Vaca Pena Middle: 675. Will C. Wood High: 1,671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Vaca Pena Middle and Will C. Wood High rank in California?
Vaca Pena Middle is 865th of 1,343 and Will C. Wood High is 580th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).