Bear River vs Wheatland Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 478 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear River
Wheatland · Public middle · Grades 4–8
585 students
Wheatland Union High
Wheatland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,063 students
| Measure | Bear River Wheatland, California | Wheatland Union High Wheatland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,334 | #883 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8664 of 15,369 | #13653 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 585 | 1,063 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 1,063 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 24% |
| city | Wheatland | Wheatland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear River scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 28.6).
- •Bear River does better on math proficiency (41% vs 24%).
- •Bear River does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Bear River does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 74.8%).
- •Bear River does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.4).
- •Wheatland Union High is the larger school with 1,063 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 Wheatland Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Bear River ranks higher (45.2 vs 28.6 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 and Wheatland Union High?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Wheatland and Wheatland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear River: 585. Wheatland Union High: 1,063. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear River and Wheatland Union High rank in California?
Bear River is 483rd of 1,334 and Wheatland Union High is 883rd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).