Big Bear High vs Big Bear Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Bear High
Big Bear City · Public high · Grades 9–12
630 students
Big Bear Middle
Big Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
489 students
| Measure | Big Bear High Big Bear City, California | Big Bear Middle Big Bear Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 1,343 | #867 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9900 of 16,910 | #13112 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 630 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Big Bear City | Big Bear Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Bear High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 23.5).
- •Big Bear High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Big Bear High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Big Bear High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 70.3%).
- •Big Bear High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.3).
- •Big Bear High is the larger school with 630 students compared with 489.
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 Big Bear High better than Big Bear Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Big Bear High ranks higher (44.1 vs 23.5 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 Big Bear High and Big Bear Middle?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Bear High: 630. Big Bear Middle: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Bear High and Big Bear Middle rank in California?
Big Bear High is 494th of 1,343 and Big Bear Middle is 867th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).