Bellflower High vs Cerritos High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellflower High
Bellflower · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,997 students
Cerritos High
Cerritos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,996 students
| Measure | Bellflower High Bellflower, California | Cerritos High Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #860 of 1,343 | #150 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13453 of 16,910 | #4140 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,997 | 1,996 |
| Enrollment | 1,997 | 1,996 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 64% |
| city | Bellflower | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cerritos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 29.4).
- •Cerritos High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 27%).
- •Cerritos High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 51%).
- •Cerritos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 84.2%).
- •Bellflower High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 24.0).
- •Bellflower High is the larger school with 1,997 students compared with 1,996.
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 Bellflower High better than Cerritos High?
On the Success Index (US), Cerritos High ranks higher (66.6 vs 29.4 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 Bellflower High and Cerritos High?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Bellflower and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellflower High: 1,997. Cerritos High: 1,996. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellflower High and Cerritos High rank in California?
Bellflower High is 860th of 1,343 and Cerritos High is 150th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).