Andrew Carnegie Middle vs Bella Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrew Carnegie Middle
Orangevale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
Bella Vista High
Fair Oaks · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,939 students
| Measure | Andrew Carnegie Middle Orangevale, California | Bella Vista High Fair Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,334 | #237 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8591 of 15,369 | #5642 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 687 | 1,939 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 1,939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 50% |
| city | Orangevale | Fair Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bella Vista High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 45.6).
- •Bella Vista High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Bella Vista High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 49%).
- •Bella Vista High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 45.9%).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.5).
- •Bella Vista High is the larger school with 1,939 students compared with 687.
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 Andrew Carnegie Middle better than Bella Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Bella Vista High ranks higher (60.6 vs 45.6 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 Andrew Carnegie Middle and Bella Vista High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Fair Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Carnegie Middle: 687. Bella Vista High: 1,939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Carnegie Middle and Bella Vista High rank in California?
Andrew Carnegie Middle is 477th of 1,334 and Bella Vista High is 237th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).