Bear Creek High vs Elkhorn
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.
Bear Creek High
Stockton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,925 students
Elkhorn
Stockton · Public middle · Grades 4–8
263 students
| Measure | Bear Creek High Stockton, California | Elkhorn Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #616 of 1,343 | #113 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11293 of 16,910 | #1988 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 1,925 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 1,925 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 94% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkhorn scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 38.6).
- •Elkhorn does better on math proficiency (94% vs 32%).
- •Elkhorn does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 55%).
- •Elkhorn does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 65.8%).
- •Bear Creek High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 26.3).
- •Bear Creek High is the larger school with 1,925 students compared with 263.
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 Bear Creek High better than Elkhorn?
On the Success Index (US), Elkhorn ranks higher (77.0 vs 38.6 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 Bear Creek High and Elkhorn?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek High: 1,925. Elkhorn: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek High and Elkhorn rank in California?
Bear Creek High is 616th of 1,343 and Elkhorn is 113th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).