Bidwell Junior High vs Pleasant Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bidwell Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,012 students
Pleasant Valley High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,978 students
| Measure | Bidwell Junior High Chico, California | Pleasant Valley High Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,334 | #319 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9024 of 15,369 | #7192 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,012 | 1,978 |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 1,978 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 48% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 43.6).
- •Pleasant Valley High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •Pleasant Valley High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Pleasant Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 52.3%).
- •Pleasant Valley High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.7).
- •Pleasant Valley High is the larger school with 1,978 students compared with 1,012.
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 Bidwell Junior High better than Pleasant Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley High ranks higher (54.5 vs 43.6 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 Bidwell Junior High and Pleasant Valley High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bidwell Junior High: 1,012. Pleasant Valley High: 1,978. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bidwell Junior High and Pleasant Valley High rank in California?
Bidwell Junior High is 507th of 1,334 and Pleasant Valley High is 319th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).