Big Valley Jr. Sr. High vs Palo Alto Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 427 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
Palo Alto Middle College High
Los Altos Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
45 students
| Measure | Big Valley Jr. Sr. High Bieber, California | Palo Alto Middle College High Los Altos Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 43 | 45 |
| Enrollment | 43 | 45 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 10% | – |
| city | Bieber | Los Altos Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palo Alto Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 26.2).
- •Palo Alto Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 55.8%).
- •Big Valley Jr. Sr. High does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 11.3).
- •Palo Alto Middle College High is the larger school with 45 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 Palo Alto Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), Palo Alto Middle College High ranks higher (80.7 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 Palo Alto Middle College High?
About 427 km in a straight line, between Bieber and Los Altos Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High: 43. Palo Alto Middle College High: 45. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Valley Jr. Sr. High and Palo Alto Middle College High rank in California?
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High is unranked and Palo Alto Middle College High is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).