Bear River vs Cobblestone Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear River
Wheatland · Public middle · Grades 4–8
585 students
Cobblestone Elementary
Plumas Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
590 students
| Measure | Bear River Wheatland, California | Cobblestone Elementary Plumas Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,334 | #1787 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8664 of 15,369 | #23752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | Wheatland | Plumas Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cobblestone Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 45.2).
- •Cobblestone Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Cobblestone Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 58.8%).
- •Bear River does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.7).
- •Cobblestone Elementary is the larger school with 590 students compared with 585.
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 better than Cobblestone Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cobblestone Elementary ranks higher (52.0 vs 45.2 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 and Cobblestone Elementary?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Wheatland and Plumas Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear River: 585. Cobblestone Elementary: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear River and Cobblestone Elementary rank in California?
Bear River is 483rd of 1,334 and Cobblestone Elementary is 1787th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).