Bear River High vs Sierra Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.6 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
Sierra Hills Elementary
Meadow Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–3
367 students
| Measure | Bear River High Grass Valley, California | Sierra Hills Elementary Meadow Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 1,343 | #1105 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3641 of 16,910 | #14754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 664 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Grass Valley | Meadow Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 65.1).
- •Sierra Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Bear River High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Bear River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 31.3%).
- •Sierra Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.6).
- •Bear River High is the larger school with 664 students compared with 367.
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 Sierra Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bear River High ranks higher (68.6 vs 65.1 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 Sierra Hills Elementary?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Meadow Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear River High: 664. Sierra Hills Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear River High and Sierra Hills Elementary rank in California?
Bear River High is 132nd of 1,343 and Sierra Hills Elementary is 1105th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).