Burns Valley vs Lower Lake High
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.
Burns Valley
Clearlake · Public elementary · Grades K–7
568 students
Lower Lake High
Lower Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
| Measure | Burns Valley Clearlake, California | Lower Lake High Lower Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4704 of 5,693 | #1212 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #46519 of 50,301 | #15834 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 568 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 11% |
| city | Clearlake | Lower Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.1 vs 16.6).
- •Burns Valley does better on math proficiency (24% vs 11%).
- •Lower Lake High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Lower Lake High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 82.2%).
- •Lower Lake High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 24.7).
- •Lower Lake High is the larger school with 966 students compared with 568.
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 Burns Valley better than Lower Lake High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burns Valley and Lower Lake High?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Clearlake and Lower Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns Valley: 568. Lower Lake High: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns Valley and Lower Lake High rank in California?
Burns Valley is 4704th of 5,693 and Lower Lake High is 1212th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).