Alisal High vs Bardin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alisal High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,742 students
Bardin Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
559 students
| Measure | Alisal High Salinas, California | Bardin Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1140 of 1,343 | #5375 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15477 of 16,910 | #49083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,742 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 2,742 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 20% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alisal High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 11.3).
- •Alisal High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Bardin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 95.2%).
- •Alisal High does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 26.6).
- •Alisal High is the larger school with 2,742 students compared with 559.
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 Alisal High better than Bardin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alisal High ranks higher (18.8 vs 11.3 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 Alisal High and Bardin Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alisal High: 2,742. Bardin Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alisal High and Bardin Elementary rank in California?
Alisal High is 1140th of 1,343 and Bardin Elementary is 5375th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).