Burney Junior-Senior High vs Fall River Junior-Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burney Junior-Senior High
Burney · Public high · Grades 7–12
231 students
Fall River Junior-Senior High
McArthur · Public high · Grades 7–12
226 students
| Measure | Burney Junior-Senior High Burney, California | Fall River Junior-Senior High McArthur, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #723 of 1,343 | #266 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12396 of 16,910 | #6293 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 231 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Burney | McArthur |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fall River Junior-Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 34.1).
- •Fall River Junior-Senior High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Fall River Junior-Senior High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Fall River Junior-Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 58.4%).
- •Fall River Junior-Senior High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.4).
- •Burney Junior-Senior High is the larger school with 231 students compared with 226.
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 Burney Junior-Senior High better than Fall River Junior-Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Fall River Junior-Senior High ranks higher (58.0 vs 34.1 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 Burney Junior-Senior High and Fall River Junior-Senior High?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Burney and McArthur in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burney Junior-Senior High: 231. Fall River Junior-Senior High: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burney Junior-Senior High and Fall River Junior-Senior High rank in California?
Burney Junior-Senior High is 723rd of 1,343 and Fall River Junior-Senior High is 266th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).