Bella Vista Elementary vs Foothill High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Vista Elementary
Bella Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–8
343 students
Foothill High
Palo Cedro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,487 students
| Measure | Bella Vista Elementary Bella Vista, California | Foothill High Palo Cedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2213 of 5,693 | #287 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #28895 of 50,301 | #6630 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 343 | 1,487 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 1,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Bella Vista | Palo Cedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 44.5).
- •Foothill High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Foothill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 63.6%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 23.6).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 343.
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 Bella Vista Elementary better than Foothill High?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill High ranks higher (56.7 vs 44.5 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 Bella Vista Elementary and Foothill High?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Bella Vista and Palo Cedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Vista Elementary: 343. Foothill High: 1,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Vista Elementary and Foothill High rank in California?
Bella Vista Elementary is 2213th of 5,693 and Foothill High is 287th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).