Bear River High vs Weimar Hills
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.4 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
Weimar Hills
Weimar · Public middle · Grades 4–8
388 students
| Measure | Bear River High Grass Valley, California | Weimar Hills Weimar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 1,343 | #247 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3641 of 16,910 | #4471 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 664 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Grass Valley | Weimar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 64.6).
- •Weimar Hills does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Bear River High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Bear River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 35.3%).
- •Weimar Hills does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 24.6).
- •Bear River High is the larger school with 664 students compared with 388.
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 Weimar Hills?
On the Success Index (US), Bear River High ranks higher (68.6 vs 64.6 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 River High and Weimar Hills?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Weimar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear River High: 664. Weimar Hills: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear River High and Weimar Hills rank in California?
Bear River High is 132nd of 1,343 and Weimar Hills is 247th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).