Almondale Elementary vs Centennial High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almondale Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
631 students
Centennial High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,212 students
| Measure | Almondale Elementary Bakersfield, California | Centennial High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1255 of 5,693 | #331 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16768 of 50,301 | #7414 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 631 | 2,212 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 2,212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 39% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Almondale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 53.6).
- •Almondale Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Centennial High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Centennial High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 45%).
- •Almondale Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 25.4).
- •Centennial High is the larger school with 2,212 students compared with 631.
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 Almondale Elementary better than Centennial High?
On the Success Index (US), Almondale Elementary ranks higher (62.0 vs 53.6 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 Almondale Elementary and Centennial High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almondale Elementary: 631. Centennial High: 2,212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almondale Elementary and Centennial High rank in California?
Almondale Elementary is 1255th of 5,693 and Centennial High is 331st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).