Bitney Prep High vs Deer Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitney Prep High
Grass Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
91 students
Deer Creek Elementary
Nevada City · Public elementary · Grades K–3
259 students
| Measure | Bitney Prep High Grass Valley, California | Deer Creek Elementary Nevada City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #762 of 1,343 | #1036 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12721 of 16,910 | #13886 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 91 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 91 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 62% |
| city | Grass Valley | Nevada City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 32.7).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 10%).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49.5%).
- •Deer Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 57.1%).
- •Bitney Prep High does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 23.5).
- •Deer Creek Elementary is the larger school with 259 students compared with 91.
- •Bitney Prep High is a charter school while Deer Creek Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bitney Prep High better than Deer Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Creek Elementary ranks higher (66.3 vs 32.7 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 Bitney Prep High and Deer Creek Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Nevada City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bitney Prep High: 91. Deer Creek Elementary: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bitney Prep High and Deer Creek Elementary rank in California?
Bitney Prep High is 762nd of 1,343 and Deer Creek Elementary is 1036th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).