Bear River High vs Colfax High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear River High
Grass Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
664 students
Colfax High
Colfax · Public high · Grades 9–12
611 students
| Measure | Bear River High Grass Valley, California | Colfax High Colfax, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 1,343 | #204 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3641 of 16,910 | #5114 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 664 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Grass Valley | Colfax |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 62.7).
- •Bear River High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Bear River High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Colfax High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 25.2%).
- •Colfax High does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 24.6).
- •Bear River High is the larger school with 664 students compared with 611.
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 River High better than Colfax High?
On the Success Index (US), Bear River High ranks higher (68.6 vs 62.7 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 River High and Colfax High?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Colfax in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear River High: 664. Colfax High: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear River High and Colfax High rank in California?
Bear River High is 132nd of 1,343 and Colfax High is 204th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).