Big Bear High vs Orange Cove High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 346 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
Orange Cove High
Orange Cove · Public high · Grades 9–12
635 students
| Measure | Big Bear High Big Bear City, California | Orange Cove High Orange Cove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 1,343 | #722 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9900 of 16,910 | #12387 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 630 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Big Bear City | Orange Cove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Bear High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 34.2).
- •Big Bear High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Orange Cove High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Big Bear High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 91.2%).
- •Orange Cove High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.1).
- •Orange Cove High is the larger school with 635 students compared with 630.
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 Orange Cove High?
On the Success Index (US), Big Bear High ranks higher (44.1 vs 34.2 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 Orange Cove High?
About 346 km in a straight line, between Big Bear City and Orange Cove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Bear High: 630. Orange Cove High: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Bear High and Orange Cove High rank in California?
Big Bear High is 494th of 1,343 and Orange Cove High is 722nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).