Bishop Union High vs Colfax High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 296 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Union High
Bishop · Public high · Grades 9–12
608 students
Colfax High
Colfax · Public high · Grades 9–12
611 students
| Measure | Bishop Union High Bishop, California | Colfax High Colfax, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 1,343 | #204 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6871 of 16,910 | #5114 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 608 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Bishop | Colfax |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colfax High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 55.6).
- •Colfax High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Colfax High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Colfax High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 39.1%).
- •Bishop Union High does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 22.6).
- •Colfax High is the larger school with 611 students compared with 608.
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 Bishop Union High better than Colfax High?
On the Success Index (US), Colfax High ranks higher (62.7 vs 55.6 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 Bishop Union High and Colfax High?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Bishop and Colfax in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bishop Union High: 608. Colfax High: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bishop Union High and Colfax High rank in California?
Bishop Union High is 302nd of 1,343 and Colfax High is 204th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).