Biggs High vs Sycamore Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biggs High
Biggs · Public high · Grades 9–12
161 students
Sycamore Middle
Gridley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | Biggs High Biggs, California | Sycamore Middle Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #784 of 1,343 | #640 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12900 of 16,910 | #11067 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 161 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 33% |
| city | Biggs | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 31.9).
- •Sycamore Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 15%).
- •Sycamore Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44.5%).
- •Biggs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 73%).
- •Biggs High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 21.2).
- •Sycamore Middle is the larger school with 423 students compared with 161.
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 Biggs High better than Sycamore Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Middle ranks higher (34.1 vs 31.9 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 Biggs High and Sycamore Middle?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Biggs and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Biggs High: 161. Sycamore Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Biggs High and Sycamore Middle rank in California?
Biggs High is 784th of 1,343 and Sycamore Middle is 640th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).