Bear River High vs Cottage Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 903 m 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
Cottage Hill Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
| Measure | Bear River High Grass Valley, California | Cottage Hill Elementary Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 1,343 | #1794 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3641 of 16,910 | #23896 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 664 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 51.8).
- •Bear River High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Bear River High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Bear River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 34.8%).
- •Cottage Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.6).
- •Bear River High is the larger school with 664 students compared with 485.
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 Cottage Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bear River High ranks higher (68.6 vs 51.8 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 Cottage Hill Elementary?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear River High: 664. Cottage Hill Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear River High and Cottage Hill Elementary rank in California?
Bear River High is 132nd of 1,343 and Cottage Hill Elementary is 1794th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).