Bellevue Elementary vs Buhach Colony High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellevue Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
599 students
Buhach Colony High
Atwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,704 students
| Measure | Bellevue Elementary Atwater, California | Buhach Colony High Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4364 of 5,693 | #978 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #44765 of 50,301 | #14316 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 599 | 1,704 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 1,704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 20% |
| city | Atwater | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buhach Colony High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 20.1).
- •Bellevue Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Buhach Colony High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Buhach Colony High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 91.8%).
- •Buhach Colony High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.0).
- •Buhach Colony High is the larger school with 1,704 students compared with 599.
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 Bellevue Elementary better than Buhach Colony High?
On the Success Index (US), Buhach Colony High ranks higher (25.3 vs 20.1 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 Bellevue Elementary and Buhach Colony High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellevue Elementary: 599. Buhach Colony High: 1,704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellevue Elementary and Buhach Colony High rank in California?
Bellevue Elementary is 4364th of 5,693 and Buhach Colony High is 978th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).