Burney Junior-Senior High vs Mount Shasta High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 73 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
Mount Shasta High
Mount Shasta · Public high · Grades 9–12
241 students
| Measure | Burney Junior-Senior High Burney, California | Mount Shasta High Mount Shasta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #723 of 1,343 | #189 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12396 of 16,910 | #4883 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 231 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44.5% |
| city | Burney | Mount Shasta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Shasta High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 34.1).
- •Mount Shasta High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 32%).
- •Mount Shasta High does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 32%).
- •Mount Shasta High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 58.4%).
- •Mount Shasta High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.4).
- •Mount Shasta High is the larger school with 241 students compared with 231.
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 Mount Shasta High?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Shasta High ranks higher (63.6 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 Mount Shasta High?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Burney and Mount Shasta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burney Junior-Senior High: 231. Mount Shasta High: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burney Junior-Senior High and Mount Shasta High rank in California?
Burney Junior-Senior High is 723rd of 1,343 and Mount Shasta High is 189th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).