Big Valley Jr. Sr. High vs Herlong High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High
Bieber · Public high · Grades 7–12
43 students
Herlong High
Herlong · Public high · Grades 9–12
46 students
| Measure | Big Valley Jr. Sr. High Bieber, California | Herlong High Herlong, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 43 | 46 |
| Enrollment | 43 | 46 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 24.5% |
| city | Bieber | Herlong |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herlong High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 26.2).
- •Herlong High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 10%).
- •Big Valley Jr. Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 69.6%).
- •Big Valley Jr. Sr. High does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 11.5).
- •Herlong High is the larger school with 46 students compared with 43.
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 Valley Jr. Sr. High better than Herlong High?
On the Success Index (US), Herlong High ranks higher (32.8 vs 26.2 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 Valley Jr. Sr. High and Herlong High?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Bieber and Herlong in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High: 43. Herlong High: 46. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Valley Jr. Sr. High and Herlong High rank in California?
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High is unranked and Herlong High is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).