Hilton D. Bell Intermediate vs Pacifica High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 648 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
632 students
Pacifica High
Garden Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,634 students
| Measure | Hilton D. Bell Intermediate Garden Grove, California | Pacifica High Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 1,334 | #218 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3254 of 15,369 | #5346 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 632 | 1,634 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 1,634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilton D. Bell Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 61.8).
- •Hilton D. Bell Intermediate does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Hilton D. Bell Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 51.2%).
- •Pacifica High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.4).
- •Pacifica High is the larger school with 1,634 students compared with 632.
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 Hilton D. Bell Intermediate better than Pacifica High?
On the Success Index (US), Hilton D. Bell Intermediate ranks higher (70.4 vs 61.8 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 Hilton D. Bell Intermediate and Pacifica High?
About 648 m in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate: 632. Pacifica High: 1,634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilton D. Bell Intermediate and Pacifica High rank in California?
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate is 179th of 1,334 and Pacifica High is 218th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).